Transnet build plan to spur energy needs
STATE-owned transport utility Transnet will need up to 66% more energy than its present consumption levels if it is to implement its capital expenditure plans, which are vital to powering South...
View ArticleExxon CEO: Don’t frack in my backyard
The CEO of ExxonMobil – the top producer of natural gas in the US – has joined a lawsuit that challenges the construction of a water tower connected to hydraulic fracturing operations near his Texas...
View ArticleHulamin invests in recycling
Johannesburg – Shares in Hulamin gained yesterday after the aluminium producer posted solid annual results and announced a R300 million investment in a recycling facility as it plans to diversify its...
View ArticleEnergy Forum brings best energy brains together
Key decision-makers and stakeholders of the renewable energy sector will gather at Norton Rose Fulbright in Sandton Next week. This will for the second annual Renewable Energy Forum South Africa...
View ArticleDiscovery to get new Green Star development
Discovery today announced the start of a four-year property development that will see Discovery’s more than 5 000 employees move into a new office development in Sandton. The development will be...
View ArticleFirst National Bank Chooses 1E
1E, the global leader in IT efficiency software today announced that First National Bank (FNB) of South Africa has selected NightWatchman Enterprise to reduce energy consumption, on its estate of 8,500...
View Article50 Green Star SA certified buildings now in SA
After just six years the Green Building Council South Africa has certified its 50th building. From humble beginnings the journey of the council has seen some exceptional growth and the groundswell of...
View ArticlePhilips: More Than Half of 2013 Sales Were Green Products
Koninklijke Philips N.V. (PHIA.AE) said Tuesday that green product sales reached 11.8 billion euros ($16.19 billion) in 2013 and now represent 51% of overall sales, reaching its EcoVision target two...
View ArticleEurope to lose renewables grip to Asia and Africa
Africa and Asia are set to grab a significant share of the global renewables market in the next year at the expense of European markets, according to research released today. In the latest edition of...
View ArticleAurecon To Support RE Projects In SA
Singapore-based Aurecon Group has won contracts to provide engineering services for three projects in the third round of the South African Department of Energy’s Renewable Energy Independent Power...
View ArticlePrivate Sector Energy Efficiency (PSEE) Initiative
Valerie Geen, Head of Energy at the National Business Initiative (NBI), opened a presentation to members of the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber in Port Elizabeth today. The focus of the...
View ArticleCarbon tax postponed to 2016
JOHANNESBURG – The introduction of the controversial carbon tax has been postponed to 2016. According to the Budget Review 2014 government will propose several adjustments to the policy package before...
View ArticleAll Turbines in Place at J-Bay Wind Farm
All 60 Jeffreys Bay Wind Farm’s turbines are now in place and the project is swiftly moving along to its Commercial Operations Date in May. This follows closely on the announcement that the Project...
View ArticleTesla’s plans efficient Lithium-Ion “Gigafactory”
Last week Tesla announced plans to build a new large scale lithium-ion battery “gigafactory” within the next three years, and the automaker just revealed that it will require a massive initial...
View ArticleGermany must scrap its green energy law
A commission of experts appointed by the German parliament has recommended Chancellor Angela Merkel’s government to abolish all subsidies for green energy, highlighting mounting opposition to plans to...
View ArticleBurying CO2 could mitigate damage
Momentum is building behind carbon dioxide capture and storage. According to World-renowned energy expert Sir Eric Ash, the idea of separating CO2 from gases in power stations and bury it is gaining...
View ArticleSpectacular Lion Sands Eco-Tourism Treehouses
This amazing open-air treehouse at South Africa’s Lion Sands Game Reserve lets you sleep under the starry night sky. The eco resort features five cozy lodges and three deluxe treehouses located in the...
View ArticleNew Water Heater Flies Past Crowdfunding Goal
Inventors and innovators can take heart from this news on the crowdfunding front. What’s being billed as the world’s first all digital water heater, said to save 40% on energy and 10% on water usage,...
View ArticleSA: New Business Culture with Energy-Efficiency Initiatives
The rising cost of electricity in South Africa and the increased demand on the grid are encouraging large commercial businesses to implement energy-efficient initiatives and technologies. Companies are...
View ArticleFlying Autonomous Cars
Imagine a future where you can step inside a flying car, buckle up, and then sit back and relax as it automatically takes off and navigates to your destination. That future may not be too far off, as...
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