Tag: renewable
The construction sector has one of the biggest carbon footprints in the world
The construction sector has one of the biggest carbon footprints in the world. It is responsible for almost 40% of global CO2 emissions. The high emissions are not only based on...
Preparing the ground in Namibia for green hydrogen
As green hydrogen gains more interest as an important contributor to a lower carbon future, project developers are viewing Namibia as an ideal venue for such projects – and SRK Consulting...
Operationalising the mining of tomorrow: dss⁺ to present their sustainable operations vision...
As South Africa progresses towards its 2050 net zero emissions targets, it needs to transition from a fossil fuel-based energy system to one that is renewable and ultimately more sustainable.
The latter...
Accelerating Energy Infrastructure Development in Africa
By 2050, it’s expected that Africa will be home to 2 billion people. To secure the necessary socio-economic development of such a large population, the focus of the next few decades...
Education and due diligence – critical before investing in alternative energy
THE ongoing energy crisis in South Africa has placed households and businesses in a predicament, with an increased urgency to supplement energy requirements, which is driving the demand for solutions in...
Renewable energy sources
“Nothing is more environment-friendly than receiving energy directly from the sun. This is our commitment to solar technology.” says Siegbert Lapp, a member of the board of Lapp Holding AG. The...
Four affordable ways to make your SME greener
“SUSTAINABLE business”, and “responsible profit-making” were once industry buzzwords, but today, they represent a new frontier for businesses across all sectors. In South Africa, we’re seeing big corporates and listed companies...
The wooden economy and the world’s ultimate renewable
As a sustainably farmed resource that stores carbon, wood is increasingly being used not only in the built environment for houses and high-rises but also for its cellulose, lignin and sugars....
City’s bid to buy renewable energy directly from independent power producers
The Cape Chamber of Commerce and Industry has welcomed the attempt by the City of Cape Town to speed up its bid to be allowed to buy renewable energy directly from...
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Transport Month panel discussion tackles Cape Town’s congestion conundrum
The City’s Urban Mobility Directorate kicked off Transport Month with a panel discussion around Cape Town’s congestion conundrum at the Concourse in the Civic...