With massive power shortfalls across the continent, Africa must look to increased generation, alternative energy and better grid management for economic growth. Electricity consumption and economic development are closely linked – growth will not...
Renewable energy firm MAKE Consulting has increased its US wind power outlook for the 2015-2017 period by 3.7 GW. The company says it issued the upgrade due to a surge in demand for wind power as key policies are set to expire. The increase begs...
There’s still enough space for the use of coal in the production of power. Geoff Morrison of International Energy Association’s Clean Coal Centre says renewables are often expensive and unreliable compared to coal. South Africa...
Jimmy Goulding recently joined Aurecon’s Energy Unit in Cape Town as an Electrical Technologist who, together with this team, will enable Aurecon to deliver comprehensive services in hydro throughout Africa. His key focus will be to support...
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 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 Infrastructure is lacking or outdated and not maintained; the rate of urbanisation and the resulting increase in power usage has burdened utilities and finally, the growth in mines and...
The upcoming Clean Power Africa conference to be held in Cape Town in September secured major coup with the internationally renowned renewable energy expert from Germany, Dr Christine Wörlen, to deliver the keynote address. The event’s primary goal...
