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Renewable Energy Will Create More Jobs - 13 days ago
ENVIRONMENTAL campaigners want the government to adopt ambitious targets on renewable energy. This would help SA secure global funds for climate mitigation, cut greenhouse gas emissions, create jobs, and create a secure energy supply, say the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) and Greenpeace.
Chill Wind Blows Clean Away - 26 days ago
The government has been looking at measures to reduce South Africa's dependence on fossil fuels and to have renewable energy account for a greater percentage of the electricity generated.
Alternative Solutions to Meet Electricity Needs - about 1 month ago
In responding to the growing electricity demand within South Africa, the need for diversifying Eskom's (South African electricity public utility) energy mix, as well as meeting the country's targets for renewable energy, Eskom embarked upon a research programme to investigate South Africa's sources of renewable energy, and identify appropriate alternative solutions to meet the electricity needs of the country.
$1m REMT Grant Available for Renewable Projects - about 1 month ago
The Renewable Energy Market Transformation (REMT) Project, which was launched to help South Africa eliminate barriers to renewable energy development, has announced new grant funding available for renewable energy project developers.
Western Cape Sets Targets for Renewables - about 1 month ago
SA, and the Western Cape in particular, took positive steps last week in the direction of using more renewable energy sources, writes Legalbrief. Western Cape Premier Helen Zille officially released the Western Cape provincial government's strategic plan on environmental sustainability and resource-use efficiency in Cape Town last week.
Can South Africa Catch The North African Wind? - 2 months ago
While South Africa might not catch up with its Northern counterparts, it certainly has all the resources necessary to develop a significant wind energy industry. The wind potential is abundant, regulatory incentives are favourable and project developers, equipment suppliers and financiers have already expressed intent to get involved in the sector.
African CDM projects expected to multiply over next two years - 2 months ago
The African clean development mechanism (CDM) market was expected to grow from 34 projects in 2009, to well over 100 projects by 2015, growth consultancy Frost & Sullivan has found.
Government to approve Eskom unbundling - 2 months ago
A new electricity proposal which has independent transmission unbundled from Eskom at its heart will come into being in three months and be approved by cabinet by September
Bright prospects for a cleaner-energy era - 3 months ago
When considering the vast opportunities for renewable-energy roll-out in South Africa, the question that most in the new energy space are still pondering is: Where to from here? The short answer for those cause-driven activists may simply be: Onwards and upwards – and good for them.
World Wind Energy Report 2009 - 4 months ago
A total wind capacity of 200’000 Megawatt will be exceeded within the year 2010. Based on accelerated development and further improved policies, The World Wind Energy Association increases its predictions and sees a global capacity of 1’900’000 Megawatt as possible by the year 2020. “The nation that leads the clean energy economy will be the nation that leads the global economy,” U.S. President Barack Obama