Cost of new power generators in South Africa Comparative analysis based on recent IPP announcements
Dr Tobias Bischof-Niemz, Head of CSIR’s Energy Centre and Ruan Fourie, Energy Economist at the CSIR’s Energy Centre’s presentation on “Cost of new power generators in South Africa Comparative analysis based on recent IPP announcements” can be viewed/downloaded by clicking here
CSIR blasts away nuclear facade; science proves it’s an exercise in plunder
BizNews.com 17 October 2016 There can no longer even be lingering doubts about the true intention for the Zuma Administration’s obsession to commission nine Russian-made nuclear plants in South Africa. Numbers crunched by the State’s own scientific research institute, the CSIR, show that technologica
Tina Joemat-Pettersson to present IRP to the Cabinet next week
BDLive 10 October 2016 ENERGY Minister Tina Joemat-Pettersson said on Monday that she would present the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) and an integrated energy plan to a Cabinet subcommittee on Wednesday and to the Cabinet next week. Wide consultations, including with Eskom, had been taken on both plans,
NEWSFLASH: PV Greencard Stakeholder Workshop
Solar PV in South Africa is in the process of transitioning from the utility scale market into the residential, commercial and industrial (RCI) market segments. The South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA) – the advocate for Solar PV in South Africa – is supporting the developm
Call for EIO: Consultant Database
SAPVIA is currently in the process of developing a Consultant Database and are looking for consultants with experience in a number of areas. Please refer to the attached notice for specific details. You may, as you wish, further distribute within your networks.
SEGENSOLAR (PTY) LTD EXPAND TO OPEN IN CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA
SegenSolar Pty successfully launched in South Africa in February 2016 and are currently operating an office and warehouse in Johannesburg supplying a select range of quality, proven Solar PV products for PV off–grid, grid tied, hybrid, back-up and storage solutions. The company is a wholly owned subsi
SA leading the way on renewable energy
IOL 14 September 2016 One has to wonder what motivation the South African Nuclear Energy Corporation has in launching a smear campaign against renewable energy. Mr Kelvin Kemm’s article Nuclear power is the only sensible way to go, which is more about renewable energy than nuclear energy, is riddl
The Independent Power Producer Programme is still government policy
The Presidency 15 September 2016 President Jacob Zuma has taken note of the concerns raised in the public domain about confusion or doubt that may have been created about the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producers Programme (REIPPP) of government. The Presidency wishes to clarify that all the Indepe
MINUTES OF THE MEETING between the representatives of the South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA) and the Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA)
The meeting took place on Tuesday, 16th August 2016. The Minutes can be viewed by clicking here
Editorial: Decisive leadership needed to address IPP impasse and industry structure
Engineering News – ONLINE 01 September 2016 Eskom’s hostility towards independent power producers (IPPs) can no longer be disputed, or ignored. The antagonism has also brought to the fore the oft-repeated warning about the genuine risk associated with the current structure of the industry, wh