Spotlight on building “green”
The spotlight is on building “green” to save energy and water. Developing countries, like South Africa, have an opportunity to build from the design phase right through to implementation, while…
Public-private partnerships key to sustainable energy
Against all odds, Africa is striving towards a sustainable energy future through public-private partnerships. Take Gambia’s strategy to diversify its energy mix from 100% fossil fuels, to include renewable energy,…
Electricity curtailment potential
Segomoco Scheppers, Eskom transmission head, says the grid will require some investment by 2027, to enable 27 Gigawatts to come on stream.He was speaking at the Green Energy Africa Summit,…
New Solar data portal
Do you want to see where solar projects are installed across the country? Do you want to see more details about each project? The South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA)…
Blade patterning to save birds
BirdLife reported bird kills as a result of wind turbines, back in 2018, included Diurnal raptors, threatened species such as the Blue Crane, Verreaux’s Eagle, Martial Eagle and Black Harrier.…
All Roads lead to Windaba
Key role players in the wind energy sector are meeting today in Cape Town, until the 05th October 2023. The capacity of the grid will form part of the discussions,…
Standard Bank supports 3 new electricity projects
Standard Bank, announced this week, it had approved 3 new electricity generation projects. A lead arranger and underwriter from the Bank, supported these projects, which are also signed into Government’s…
Less loadshedding for Summer : Eskom
Eskom summer plans are to keep loadshedding below stage 4, Calib Cassim, Acting Group CEO, said.“… Although we still had to implement Stage 6 for 39 days out of a…
Energy security measures: Mathe
Titus Mathe, CEO of the South African Energy Development Institute (Sanedi), said the country should focus on fixing current assets, including Medupi, Kusile, Koeberg power stations. He was speaking to…
Landbank official sponsor of Business Breakfast
Landbank is the official partner in a business breakfast to discuss possible effects of an El Niño on water, agriculture and energy. Speakers lined up for the breakfast include seasoned…