Enel wins 513MW SA wind, PV
RECHARGE 31 October 2013 Italy’s Enel Green Power (EGP) has broken cover as the third big winner in South Africa’s latest renewable energy tender round, securing 314MW of PV and 199MW of wind contracts. EGP has been named as preferred bidder for four solar projects – the Aurora, Tom Burke, Paleishew
Why are blue chips piling into solar?
PV Insider 25 October 2013 Honda’s entry into the US Solar Energy Industries Association is yet another example of a growing attraction for PV among major corporations. But what is driving the trend? Eon, Google, Honda and QVC may not be names you traditionally associate with the solar industry. For now
Solarcentury Africa wins contract for biggest rooftop installation
African Business Review 24 October 2013 Solarcentury Africa, formed through a joint venture with local South African company Momentous Energy, and Solarcentury, is to install a sizeable 574 kWp roof PV solar system on Waterfall Mall retail outlet in Rustenberg, South Africa. Waterfall Mall is owned b
SAPVIA 9th Networking Event: 24 October 2013 – Cape Town
Sponsored by: SAPVIA held it’s 9th Networking Event on 24 October 2013 at the Protea Hotel, Fire & Ice, Cape Town. The first presentation of the afternoon was given by Andrew Bowden & Vivienne Roberts, Arup, where the findings of SAPVIA Market Assessment & Technology Cost & Valu
Renewables announcement postponed owing to DRC diary clash
Engineering News 29 October 2013 The announcement of South Africa’s next set of preferred renewable-energy bidders has been postponed from the scheduled date of October 29, owing to the fact that Energy Minister Dikobe Ben Martins and his senior officials are participating in President Jacob Zum
Mzansi turns over a renewable leaf
Mail & Guardian 25 October 2013 If it sticks to its plans, SA will be positioned to expand its power further across Africa. South Africa could become one of the fastest-growing renewable energy markets in the world, according to a recent study. This is not bad for a country that in 2011 had almost no
3 Reasons Germans are Going Renewable 'At All Costs'
Renewable Energy World.COM 23 October 2013 Germany is racing past 20 percent renewable energy on its electricity grid, but news stories stridently warn that this new wind and solar power is costing “billions.” But often left out (or buried far from the lede) is the overwhelming popularity of t
Solar-powered school boasts top marks
Business Day LIVE 24 October 2013 SOUTH Korean electronics giant Samsung has launched its ‘digital village’ concept in South Africa consisting of a solar powered school with internet, a solar-powered non-diesel ‘generator’ that uses no fossil fuels and a ‘telemedical’ c
Time to Consider Solar Net Metering Alternatives: Storage
Renewable Energy World.COM 21 October 2013 The media has recently been full of stories about electric utilities being nervous and down right reactionary to adding solar (and wind) on the electric grid. On October 15th, The Huffington Post’s story on the Hawaii Electric Company (HECO) reported, “hundre
