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Alternative Energy

South Africa reaches agreement to launch $1 billion green hydrogen fund
The Green Guardian
/ 21 June 2023

South Africa reaches agreement to launch $1 billion green hydrogen fund

The SA-H2 fund is intended to fast track the development of large-scale green hydrogen projects in the country

By Mandisa Nyathi
COP26: Momentum gathers to end new coal builds
The Green Guardian
/ 4 November 2021

COP26: Momentum gathers to end new coal builds

South Africa, the continent’s largest emitter, is not among several African countries that joined the UK-led coalition committing to phase out the fossil fuel

By Tunicia Phillips
The battle for 2050 energy dominance: Nuclear industry makes its pitch
Business
/ 14 April 2021

The battle for 2050 energy dominance: Nuclear industry makes its pitch

Nuclear sector says it should be poised to take up more than 50% of the 24GW left vacant by coal

By Tunicia Phillips
First LNG hub to be established at Coega
Article
/ 29 November 2019

First LNG hub to be established at Coega

Coega SEZ is ready to welcome investors to its shores for gas opportunities

By Advertising Supplement
DPA trial on Tesla Powerwall a huge success
Article
/ 24 June 2019

DPA trial on Tesla Powerwall a huge success

Distributed Power Africa chooses tesla powerwall for telecommunication towers trial of Tesla Powerwall in Africa a huge success

By Distributed Power Africa
No plan as coal jobs go extinct
Article
/ 18 April 2019

No plan as coal jobs go extinct

Globally, energy workers are being helped to transition into new positions. SA lags behind

By Sipho Kings
Powering Africa up: A low-carbon energy future is needed
Article
/ 22 March 2019

Powering Africa up: A low-carbon energy future is needed

There are large off-grid opportunities that countries need to encourage to reach more people at a faster rate

By Lebo Mahlare
Six bold ideas to accelerate sustainable energy innovation
Article
/ 22 March 2019

Six bold ideas to accelerate sustainable energy innovation

Substantial acceleration in sustainable energy innovation is needed now

By Tatsuo Masuda
Reason lights up new energy plan
Article
/ 31 August 2018

Reason lights up new energy plan

It’s been a long time coming but, finally, the new blueprint switches off nuclear in favour of a mixed power grid

By Sipho Kings
Eskom forces consumers to shop around for alternatives
Article
/ 19 March 2018

Eskom forces consumers to shop around for alternatives

Eskom may produce 90% of electricity, but steep tariff hikes in recent years mean that users will increasingly look for more affordable solutions

By Thulebona Mhlanga
Are municipalities ready to flip the switch?
Article
/ 16 March 2018

Are municipalities ready to flip the switch?

Three-day summit worked towards practical solutions to energy crisis

By Leigh Wils
Safer, smaller, salty nuke reactors on the cards
Article
/ 9 December 2016

Safer, smaller, salty nuke reactors on the cards

“The nexus of nuclear, climate and global security is a critical intersection.”

By Staff Reporter
UJ’s electrical car races to be most efficient at the Shell Eco-Marathon in London
Article
/ 2 August 2016

UJ’s electrical car races to be most efficient at the Shell Eco-Marathon in London

The University of Johannesburg’s Voltronics team’s prototype electric car stood against 50 opponents in London

By Advertorial
Wind of change on the cards
Article
/ 16 July 2015

Wind of change on the cards

Denmark’s surplus production of wind generated energy shows that a world powered 100% by renewable energy is no fantasy, say energy trade specialists.

By Staff Reporter
Stop fossil fuel subsidies and invest the money in clean energy
Article
/ 2 July 2015

Stop fossil fuel subsidies and invest the money in clean energy

The costs of fossil fuels are paid in death and illness. That’s why it’s important to propel our economies away from their dependence on fossil fuels.

By Staff Reporter
SA, Russia nuclear agreement not a ‘done deal’
Article
/ 23 September 2014

SA, Russia nuclear agreement not a ‘done deal’

There will still be processes to follow in the bilateral agreement between South Africa and Russia over the procurement of nuclear reactors.

By Ansie Vicente and Sarah Wild
No image available
Article
/ 23 March 2012

New rules make homes greener

Buildings will have to be more energy efficient if they are to meet the new environmental regulations, which came into force in November 2011.

By Sipho Kings
Getting ahead with clean power
Article
/ 2 March 2012

Getting ahead with clean power

Telecoms giant MTN says its new technology takes energy-saving to another level, reports <b>Lisa Steyn</B>.

By Staff Reporter
Business and govt pledge commitment to energy efficiency
Article
/ 9 December 2011

Business and govt pledge commitment to energy efficiency

The energy department, Busa and the NBI have signed an Energy Efficiency Leadership Network Pledge, demonstrating commitment energy efficiency.

By Staff Reporter
No image available
Article
/ 11 March 2011

Biofuel scepticism prompts German summit

Politicians move to prevent a consumer backlash against biofuels from snowballing into a full-scale petrol shortage.

By Abby DArcy Hughes
If we produce too much carbon dioxide, so what?
Article
/ 4 November 2010

If we produce too much carbon dioxide, so what?

Investing in green energy shouldn’t be a priority for SA as money should be spent on fixing socioeconomic challenges, a panel discussion heard.

By Staff Reporter
No image available
Article
/ 16 December 2008

Obama focuses on alternative energy

Insisting on a need to develop new forms of energy, US president-elect Barack Obama on Monday chose as his energy secretary a Nobel physics laureate.

By Deborah Charles

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