Sustainable Energy
latest news & developmentsDr Jairus Jerry Lesibana Lamola
With a PhD in Organic Chemistry from the University of Johannesburg, Dr Jairus Jerry Lesibana Lamola is helping shape the technologies that could define the future of energy. As…
Malawi’s solar push bypasses its poorest
A peer-reviewed study finds wealth inequality is locking the poorest households out of solar electrification
Walvis Bay’s Cleanergy plant leads the way in green hydrogen technology
An inside look at a green hydrogen plant that has made the most visible progress of nine projects under development in Namibia
Volvo EX30: Futuristic driving meets the challenges of electric charging in South Africa
While the car itself ticks all the boxes, the infrastructure in our country still does not adequately support electric vehicles This content is restricted to registered users and…
GreenCape wins Organisation of the Year at the 2023 Charge Awards
The Ethical Agency shares GreenCape’s mission of advancing sustainability and green economy solutions
DBSA continues to create clean energy generation initiatives for local communities
The Embedded Generation Investment Programme is a commitment to a sustainable, energy-efficient future
Fix Eskom’s power stations to stop the energy crisis
The state must take control of energy supply to increase capacity with funding from the Public Investment Corporation and the South African Reserve Bank rather than relying on…
New refrigeration tech a boon for Africa
Cold-chain and refrigeration capacity are among the priorities of the programmes supported by the African Centres of Excellence, the University of Birmingham and the United Nations
Q&A Sessions: ‘I cannot fix Eskom. But we can fix this’ — André de Ruyter
Meet the father, the cook and the chief executive of Eskom, who wakes up at 3am and writes speeches. André de Ruyter speaks to Athandiwe Saba about the future of the power…
South Africa’s cities opt for clean energy
Efforts to reduce carbon emissions will hinge on the transport sector
How designing ‘green’ buildings can help to combat the climate crisis
South Africa’s buildings account for 40% of the country’s greenhouse gas emissions. But the City of Johannesburg’s new draft green buildings policy aims to change that
EU methane emissions policies will affect Africa’s energy transition
African hydrocarbons producers would do well to commit to existing venting and flaring regulations — because methane-specific policies are coming
Covid carbon drop hides mass pollution by only 100 corporations
While individuals are doing all sorts of things that would dramatically reduce their carbon footprints, it has little effect.