REIPPPP process legally sound – legal expert
Engineering News – ONLINE 28 June 2013 urrently, there are no major law suites pending, which pertain to projects procured under the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producers Procurement Programme (REIPPPP), owing to the transparent and credible nature of the tender process, Law firm Edward Natha
SAPVIA 8th Networking Event: 26 June 2013 – Johannesburg
Sponsored by: SAPVIA held it’s 8th Networking Event on 26 June 2013 at the 20 West Executive Hotel, Sandton, Johannesburg. The first presentation of the afternoon was given by Jason van der Poel – a partner at Webber Wentzel. Jason gave very detailed and highly informative presentation
Eskom shuts BHP smelter briefly to save power
Engineering News – ONLINE 25 June 2013 South African power utility Eskom briefly cut supply to one of BHP Billiton’s aluminium smelters on Monday night after nation-wide demand outstripped supply, a company spokeswoman said on Tuesday. An agreement between state-run Eskom and BHP allow the uti
Carbon tax will not be implemented if not ready – Treasury official
Engineering News – ONLINE 18 June 2013 South Africa’s National Treasury is still aiming to institute a carbon tax on January 1, 2015, but chief director for economic and tax analysis Cecil Morden reports that government will only move ahead should it feel that the tax is ready for implementation
City Power’s R6.7bn capex plan prioritises network stability, smart meters
Engineering News – ONLINE 20 June 2013 Johannesburg’s electricity utility City Power has confirmed that it will invest R6.7-billion over the coming three years in a bid to improve network stability, roll-out of smart meters and electrify areas that remain unconnected. It was confirmed in May that
Renewable Energy Training Workshop: Skilpadvlei Conference Centre, Stellenbosch
Develop and enhance your knowledge in renewable and sustainable energy in support of accelerated and shared economic growth in South Africa while earning CPD points. Stellenbosch University will present a five-day training workshop in renewable and sustainable energy technologies in Stellenbosch. The aim
How electricity storage can smooth the path toward alternative forms of energy
Bosch Press Information Bosch Press Information from the sector Bosch Energy and Building Solutions Bosch Compact How electricity storage can smooth the path toward alternative forms of energy Intermittent power supplies from renewable sources can be better integrated into the grid Huge commercial potenti
Solar Indaba Webinar Series: Expanding the South African Commercial PV Market – 25 July 2013
Solar Indaba and SAPVIA’s Rooftop PV Sub-Committee invite you to join the complimentary webinar: Expanding the South African Commercial PV Market Thursday 25 July | 2.00 – 3.00 PM (SAST) As load shedding continues across South Africa and electricity prices increase, the installation of roofto
Soitec develops the first CPV training program in South Africa to stimulate employment of local population in growing solar-energy industry
Touwsrivier, South Africa, June 18th 2013 – Soitec, a world leader in generating and manufacturing revolutionary semiconductor materials for the electronics and energy industries, announced that the first students in its concentrator photovoltaic (CPV) technology training program have successfully compl
Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions Carbon Tax Policy Paper
The Department of National Treasury’s Ismail Momoniat & Cecil Morden delivered the presentation “Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions Carbon Tax Policy Paper” to the Standing Committee on Finance in June this year (2013). To view the presentation, click here.