Alternative energy makes building luxury accommodation off-the-beaten track a reality. Alternative energy system installers, AdSolar EPC chose photovoltaic innovation by Schneider Electric, to power a new 22-room Rhino Ridge luxury game lodge bordering the Hluhluwe Game Reserve in KwaZulu-Natal. An alternative energy solution was a necessity, as the national power grid supply to the building site was intermittent and capped […]
With power interruptions resulting in huge economic losses globally of up to $150-billion annually, and South Africa currently in the midst of loadshedding due to power shortages, vast investment opportunities exist within the energy space. Johan Muller, the programme manager for energy and environment at Frost & Sullivan says that over 620-million people in […]
Technology’s integration allows companies to streamline processes, says Simon Hobday, a member of Power-Gen Europe’s advisory board and energy partner, Osborne Clarke. But, it’s also changing the model of how consumers use energy, and how companies provide it. Since the turn of this century, increasing concern about climate change has driven a dramatic growth […]
Through continuous and intensive efforts, industrial productivity has already increased to a level where the potential for further improvements is limited, at least for the time being. In contrast, energy efficiency still offers immense potential for improvements. Without requiring major financial investments, cost savings can be achieved simply by making energy consumption more transparent […]
The Southern African Association for Energy Efficiency (SAEE) cordially invites submissions of abstracts for consideration to be presented at the 2015 SAEE Conference (2015SAEEC) which is scheduled to take place at Emperors Palace on 11 and 12 November 2015. The 2015SAEEC features a convention agenda with seminars and an exhibition on a variety of current topics and […]
Recent global weather and economical changes have seen a rise in the demand for alternative energy resources, which consequently has lead to the optimisation in the supply of electric power. Producing electricity from the power of the wind is the fastest growing form of “green” power generation, despite the many problems facing the utility […]
The current low business confidence levels experienced in South Africa can be attributed to the challenges that the country faces with electricity supply. This is according to Arthur Chien, the vice-president of Talesun Energy, who says that the answer to a sustainable energy future for businesses in South Africa is a synergy of renewables, including […]
Solar power development was predominantly concentrated in the North African region, largely due to its export potential, but recent developments in the south, east and west of the continent has resulted in solar energy being included more and more in Africa’s generation mix. Solar potential stretches far beyond the Sahara desert as almost all […]
The concept of a self sustaining or self powering commercial or residential building has become the holy grail of the green building sector, and there are an increasing number of buildings claiming zero net-energy usage worldwide. Many countries have set targets for ZNEB in the future. The concept however is not clearly defined, and […]
Eskom’s Sere wind farm near Vredendal in the Western Cape achieved its full commercial operation recently. Brian Molefe, Eskom’s acting chief executive said that Sere wind farm is Eskom’s first large-scale renewable energy project, and forms part of its commitment to renewable energy and reducing its carbon footprint. The Sere plant adds 100 MW to the national […]
