Implementing sustainable and renewable energy solutions has become critical in assuring South Africa’s future, and one of the avenues being explored is the use of solar power. However, while several solar photovoltaic (PV) farms have been...
The South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA) has raised significant concerns regarding the cost assumptions and building limits outlined in the draft Integrated Resource Plan 2023 (IRP 2023). In its formal submission to the...
Six SMMEs, within the green energy sector, will showcase their technology and services at this week’s Africa Energy Indaba, when they form part of EWSETA’s (Energy and Water Sector Education and Training Authority) SMME Village. The SMME Village...
Achieving universal access to energy by 2030, both in Africa and globally, relies heavily on Distributed Renewable Energy (DRE), according to Raihan Elahi, the lead energy specialist at the World Bank Energy Sector Management Assistance Programme....
The Gross Fixed Capital Formation (GFCF) estimates released by Stats SA for the fourth quarter of 2023 indicate ongoing pressure on the construction industry, particularly in residential and civil construction works. Residential investment has seen...
The EWSETA (Energy and Water Sector Education and Training Authority) is developing and implementing specialised renewable energy and water resource management training programmes, in a bid to align with industry needs and technological...
As part of the City’s Urban Energy Poverty Programme, alternative energy solutions are being investigated in informal settlements where grid-connected electrification is not possible. In City-supplied areas, where feasible, almost 100% of the older...
Schneider Electric emphasizes the imperative role of electrification and digitalization in expediting decarbonization efforts, asserting the critical need for widespread deployment of existing technologies to curb the escalating threat of climate...
The construction sector is poised to make a robust start in 2024 in South Africa, standing out among the limited economic sectors showing promising activity. After years of underinvestment in infrastructure and grappling with the impact of a...
