Lack of solar preparedness could see capacity reallocated to wind
Engineering News Online 9 September 2011: Potential renewable energy independent power producers that had not already engaged funders for projects that could be submitted as part o
by Smart grids ‘could give SA reliable electricity’
Business Day Online 11 October 2011: Accenture SA executive director says the introduction of renewable energy and the push for energy efficiency create a perfect opportunity to br
Australia's $1.2 Billion Clean Technology Program
Renewable Energy World Online 6 October 2011: When the Labor Government, Greens and independents pass the Clean Energy Future (CEF) package later this year, there will be more than
Market signal crucial to stimulating green innovation, Gore avers
Engineering News Online 7 October 2011: Climate activist and former US VP Al Gore says a definite market signal is needed to accelerate a global transition to a low-carbon economy
Regulating energy efficiency tax incentives
5 October 2011: Gobally governments influence energy and climate change policy by either taxing the excessive use of energy, or granting tax rebates on reduced energy demand. Local
Electrical Requirements for Embedded Generation
SAPVIA members can download the electrical requirements for embedded generation here.
SAPVIA 3rd Management Committee Meeting: 12 October 2011
SAPVIA's 3rd Management Committee Meeting was held on Wednesday the 12th of October 2011 in Cape Town. The agenda and minutes of the meeting are available for download here.
DOE Closes on Four Major Solar Projects
Renewable Energy World Online 30 September 2011: New Hampshire, U.S.A. — The Department of Energy announced it closed on loan guarantees for four major solar projects Friday
SA won’t make all renewable energy bids by the deadline
The New Age Online 4 October 2011: South Africa’s $10bn (R83bn) renewable energy programme would likely draw bids for only about half the 3725MW on offer by the November4 deadl
Power to the smart grid
Times Live Online 3 October 2011: Smart-grid technology could do much to lessen the frequency of power cuts , says a specialist in the field . John Dorn, smart-grid chief architect