For millions of people on the continent, motorcycles provide the most affordable and accessible form of transport, while also creating livelihoods for riders and small businesses
There is no official registry of socially owned renewable energy projects in South Africa, but research has identified more than 20 operating initiatives across the country
Solar power moves virtually from farmland in North West to factories hundreds of kilometres away. How it works and what it means for the country’s energy transition
We are in an era where the smartest investment decisions are those that align with environmental reality
The expedition is about showing African ingenuity, says the team
To realise its digital potential, Africa must focus on several practical steps like investment in renewable energy sources
The improved load-shedding situation over the past month have been aided by solar photovoltaic energy and lower demand
‘PV + energy storage will become the most economical and universal form of power’
The one-stop solution for all scenarios and load ranges is designed with safety and reliability at its core
Along with the Star Bottle, the company will be opening Green Zones across the country
SAPVIA has over a decade of experience and represents more than 700 companies in the solar PV space
The state-of-the-art 3-phase hybrid system is designed to seamlessly power homes and businesses with clean energy
By working closely with its partner Rubicon, the typical three-week installation period is dramatically shorter
Selecting the right battery is crucial for optimal performance and efficiency
To be successful, the tax incentive needs to be far greater and have more of a meaningful and immediate effect on pockets
SA is in a state of emergency regarding power supply and must act accordingly with quick and decisive interventions
Solar power installers are coining it, because when load shedding increases, so does the search for solar panels and solar panel purchases
Independent producers are already feeding enough electricity into the national grid to replace two coal-fired power stations
Four environment-friendly interventions that will ensure that South Africa will have sufficient renewable power supply domestically as well as for export
Minerals and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe agrees that green energy is cost competitive and calls for equitable ownership in the sector
With funding we can turn an existential code red into a prosperous code green
Some argue that nuclear power will get us to our clean energy goals faster, but other experts say it is unsafe, unaffordable and unnecessary
Mines turn to solar power because of Eskom’s unreliable coal-generated electricity supply
Covid-19 has devastated the economy, but it has also opened a window of opportunity for businesses
In 2020, 86% of South Africa’s electricity came from coal, compared to the global average of 34%, Global Electricity Review research shows
Africa’s favourable weather conditions means solar energy uptake could be accelerated with a few nudges in the right direction
COMMENT: The rapid roll-out of small-scale solar power will reduce pressure on the grid and and boost SMME sector
The current restructuring plan for the state-owned entity won’t solve its problems, but there is a way to make the power utility work successfully
Radebe and his department were briefing the portfolio committee on energy on the latest IRP, released at the end of August
But in SA, despite an initial good start, the government has eroded the sector that could provide cheap electricity and thousands of jobs
Local governments are losing income to theft of electricity, unpaid bills and renewable energy.
The IEA shows green power can work, but the state is still using its outdated pro-nuclear plan.