Tag: energy crisis
Bright future begins with manure: Biogas to bridge South Africa’s power gap
Switching to manure-based energy could very well be one of the answers to South Africa’s energy crisis. So says Andrey Belousenko, director of business development at R Schmitt Enertec GmbH, a world-renowned...
Renewable energy component market will be worth R468-billion by 2030 – GreenCape report
By Larry Claasen
SOUTH Africa’s energy crisis, along with the global move to environmental sustainability has the potential to be a big economic drive, says GreenCape, in its Large-scale Renewable Energy Market...
Wind energy keeping the lights on in 3.6 million households
South Africa’s energy outlook continues to improve, with Eskom's State of the System and Winter Outlook indicating that collaborative efforts are contributing to improved energy availability factors. While more is needed...
Premier assesses Western Cape Government energy interventions
With energy security a major priority of the Western Cape Government (WCG), Premier Alan Winde spent some time this week in Stellenbosch and Saldanha Bay assessing power projects that have been...
New technologies available to solve Africa’s energy crisis
Africa Energy Indaba to host riveting discussions and showcase technologies covering deployment of energy innovations to bridge continental energy gaps
Rapid advancements related to technology have certainly rendered life easier than ever before. However, such progression is driven by...
Old Mutual CEO: 2024 outlook to instil confidence in the country’s future and attract...
“A solid plan to fight crime and corruption is key to unlocking economic growth”
In anticipation of President Cyril Ramaphosa's State of the Nation Address (SONA), Iain Williamson, Chief Executive Officer of...
Despite catastrophic national failures, the Western Cape is the hope for South Africa
As we near the end of 2023, we reflect on the highs and lows of the past year. Our province and country have been made to endure another challenging year, as...
Maintaining sustainable food production amid escalating risks in the agri-sector
Daniel Stevens, Head of Santam Agriculture Crop Insurance
THE impact of climate change will worsen over time, with forecasts predicting that South Africa will become hotter and that the average temperature is...
Killing three birds with one stone!
Solar academy launches to address skills training, youth unemployment and the advancement of women.
IT is not every day that one gets to write about good news, but this initiative does deserve...
Cost effective solar from Cape Climate
Cape Climate has been the leading provider of energy-efficient HVAC and Solar solutions in the Cape Town area for over a decade. As a region that is currently grappling with an...