Sunshine – more than just a power source for the North West
A new solar farm in the North West province is set to produce enough power to provide electricity to 850 households per month using a free source of energy – the sun.
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Ekurhuleni takes tough stance against contractors damaging municipal infrastructure
The Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality has vowed to take tougher actions against contractors whose carelessness is resulting in extensive damage to council infrastructure while at the same time greatly inconveniencing residents and businesses....
Resourceful innovation
Pictured: PEETS exhibition stand at the Energy Indaba, Sandton Convention Centre which was held from 19 to 21 February. A newly created unit, within the broader University of Johannesburg context, is focusing on developing intellectual,...
Energy management project lowers carbon footprint
Onderstepoort Biological Products SOC Ltd (OBP) have recently completed an energy management project that will not only save the facility 92,7MWh of annual energy costs but will contribute to a reduction of 81,6t of CO2 emissions annually to...
Coega coming into its own as renewable energy hub
Pictured: Electrawinds’ first wind turbine in the Coega Industrial Development Zone is the first of many that will come online at Coega over the next two to four years Recent investments in the Coega Industrial Development Zone (IDZ) are bringing...
New bending technology for tube systems
Pictured: The SR 320 tube bending machine from Schwarze-Robitec produces complete tube systems for manifolds, pressure and steam lines from one work piece within a few minutes According to estimates by the International Energy Agency (IEA), the...
Fuelling the biogas generation
While the concept of extracting energy from organic waste is definitely not something new, most people are of the assumption that these bio-energy solutions are only reserved for large refuse dumps and industrial-sized companies. This is not true....
Powering economic growth and development
There are three distinct components regarding energy security in Africa. They form the backbone of socio-economic stability which includes price, supply and sustainability. Certain countries dependant on hydrocarbon potential, for example, will...
Spotlight on energy issues at 2012 SAEEC
On 14 and 15 November, the 7th Southern African Energy Efficiency Convention (2012 SAEEC), will be held at Emperors Palace in Gauteng. It promises to draw a host of stakeholders and decision makers in the energy industry. Energy has become a...
