Medupi is likely to cost 200% more than original budget
Free Market Foundation 09 July 2013 Medupi is likely to cost 200% more than Eskom’s original estimate and cost the economy a staggering R1,408 bn when the cost of unserved energy (COUE) is counted The true cost of Medupi is likely to be at least R145-billion and not R105-billion as Eskom is sayi
SEA update & procedure for downloading solar datasets
Brief update on the solar PV SEA process Subsequent to the first project steering committee (PSC) or expert reference group (ERG) meeting in March 2013, the CSIR has refined its methodology and results based on all comments and recommendation received. Refinements include: · additional da
Africa Electricity: Powering the Growth of Africa – 9-11 October 2013
Africa Electricity Powering the Growth of Africa 9-11 October 2013 Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg, South Africa Africa Electricity Exhibition and Conference showcases a wide range of products and services from the Power, Lighting, New & Renewable, Nuclear and Water sectors in southern
Briefing by National Treasury (NT), the Department of Energy (DoE) and the Financial and Fiscal Commission(FFC) respectively on: Access to Free Basic Electricity & Basic Alternative Energy
On the 18th June 2013, the Department of National Treasury, Energy and the Financial and Fiscal Commission(FFC) each delivered presentations to the Portfolio Committee on Energy (PCE) on access to free basic electricity and free basic alternative energy, respectively. To view the presentations, please
Medupi start-up delayed to mid-2014, costs rise to R105bn
Engineering News – ONLINE 08 July 2013 State-owned power utility Eskom confirmed on Monday that it will not be in a position to meet the end of year deadline for the flow of first power from the Medupi power station. CEO Brian Dames reported that, following an independent assessment and fresh dela
Sunny South Africa Attracting Solar Inverter Manufacturers
Renewable Energy World.com 04 July 2013 New Hampshire, USA — Two major manufacturers are looking to capitalize on the bur- geoning South African solar market by opening production centers in the country. ABB plans to open a new inverter production line at its existing facilities in Johannesburg in
SA sets up infrastructure to verify local-content claims
Engineering News – ONLINE 05 July 2013 A new technical instrument has been introduced to support South Africa’s strategy of increasing the level of local content in the goods and services procured by government and State-owned entities and to add impetus to the country’s re-industrialisation eff
Climate Change Is the Next $10 Trillion Opportunity
Renewable Energy World.COM 03 July 2013 ASPEN, COLORADO Jigar Shah will be speaking again for the 4th time at this year’s 10TH Anniversary Summit taking place August 15-18 In Aspen Colorado at the at the LEED certified Doerr-Hosier Building at the Aspen Meadow, home of the world-renowned Aspen Inst
SAPVIA 8th Networking Event: 26 June 2013 – Sandton, Johannesburg
SAPVIA held it’s 8th Networking Event on 26 June 2013 at the 20 West Executive Hotel, Sandton, Johannesburg. Below are some images taken on the day.
Investec, Nedbank finance new 74 MW solar PV project
Engineering News – ONLINE 01 July 2013 Investec Corporate and Institutional Banking and Nedbank Capital on Monday announced the financial close of a new 74 MW solar photovoltaic (PV) project in the Northern Cape. Acciona Energy South Africa and Aveng Africa aimed to build and operate the solar PV pl