Power-Gen and DistribuTECH Africa set for 2014 event. Top power industry players and government officials from Africa and abroad are set to meet in Cape Town from 17 to 19 March 2014 for the second Power-Gen Africa and inaugural DistribuTECH Africa...
The final day at the Southern African Energy Efficiency Convention (SAEEC) looked at mining and industrial efficiency, measurement and verification, co-generation and renewable and alternative energy. With South Africa’s continued reliance on coal,...
In addition to wind and solar power, water power will make a significant contribution to supplying renewable energy in the future. This applies to conventional applications such as hydro-storage plants, pumped-storage plants, and run-of-the-river...
A sustainable future is not only essential for protecting precious natural resources, but it also makes complete business sense. Greenhouse gas emissions from transport, in particular, are increasing at a faster rate than any other energy using...
Thanks to its Residential Solar Water Heater Accreditation Programme, the City of Cape Town is able to speed up the roll-out of High Pressure Solar Water Heaters (HPSWH) to local residents. Through the programme, the city aims to encourage...
Six months after breaking ground, the construction of the Coega Industrial Development Zone’s (IDZ) first wind turbine manufacturing facility is on track to be completed in record time thanks to innovative and advanced engineering techniques used...
As cities become overpopulated, all the conditions for a poor ecosystem arise. With urbanisation comes a compromised ecosystem. Africa’s growing urbanisation means that cities have to continuously expand to accommodate the influx of people. With...
Mining, energy and infrastructure yield big opportunities for growth In November this year, South African construction and engineering company Murray & Roberts will add Mozambique to the list of African countries where it has a permanent...
New rating tool developed by Royal HaskoningDHV The Green Building Council South Africa’s (GBCSA) new Green Star SA Existing Building Performance Tool will be unveiled in PILOT at the GBCSA’s annual Convention & Exhibition which is to run from...
