The South African Association of Energy Efficiency (SAAEE) commented on the recent announcement of the postponement of Window 3 of the REIPPP, as reported in our last newsletter. South Africa has postponed significantly the bidding deadline for...
The Illanga II, a solar-powered vehicle built by students from the University of Johannesburg, left on Tuesday morning with 12 other local and international eco-efficient cars on the Sasol South Africa Solar Challenge. The race runs over 5 000 km...
The Department of Energy has announced the postponement of the closing of the third window of bid submissions for the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Programme (REIPPP). The closure, which should have taken place at the start of October...
Energy remains the biggest challenge for development in Africa. Infrastructure is lacking or outdated and not maintained; the rate of urbanisation and the resulting increase in power usage has burdened utilities and finally, the growth in mines and...
A new power plant in the eastern Senegalese village of Kalom is generating electricity, income and well-being. Powered by agricultural waste, the station has lit up homes, lightened women’s domestic burdens and even put a little money in some...
Anthony Tambwe of the Tanzania Daily News reports that the country’s natural gas industry will fuel economic development and meet the country’s obligations as a signatory to the Kyoto Protocol and the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM). Tanzania’s...
Eskom CEO Brian Dames said until the building of South Africa’s four additional power stations are complete, the country’s electricity supply will continue to be under pressure. Speaking at a business breakfast in Pretoria last Friday,...
The 2012 Eco-Logic Awards are now open for nominations. The Enviropaedia initiated this event in 2011 to recognise and honour the individuals, organisations and communities that practice eco-logical thinking and values through a product, service or...
Imagine the benefits of children being able to do their homework by decent light and families enjoying dinner together after sunset. The solar project is one of 15 renewable energy and energy-efficiency demonstration sites co-ordinated by Project...
