Solar batteries could be utilities' next headache
Times Live 08 March 2013 Renewable energy is constantly evolving and challenging traditional utilities but one growing sector could make home-generated power much easier to use and
Solar Energy Technology Road Map (SETRM)
Background: The Solar Energy Technology Roadmap (SETRM) is an initiative of the Department of Energy (DoE) and the Department of Science and Technology (DST) supported by CSIR and
Vodacom shows off its solar rooftop – the largest in Africa
Engineering News Online 06 March 2013 Vodacom has unveiled the largest ever array of solar panels on a single building in Africa. The solar array, on the roof of its Century City b
Strategic Environmental Assessments (SEA's)
Overview of DEA National wind and solar PV SEA’s: As part of the rollout of renewable energy in the country, the Department of Energy (DoE) has entered into a bidding process
SAPVIA 12th Management Committee Meeting: 5 February 2013
SAPVIA's first management committee meeting for 2013 took place on Tuesday the 5th of February. The agenda and minutes of the meeting are available for SAPVIA members to download.
Gordhan seeks ‘delicate’ balance as OECD calls for steeper power hikes
Engineering News Online 05 March 2013 Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan openly disagreed with the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development’s (OECD’s) assessment th
Green is the new tax colour
Moneywebtax 27 February 20013 Corporates to be punished for carbon emissions, but could get incentive if energy is saved. Read more….
SA, Germany agree to enhance energy sector cooperation
Engineering News Online 22 February 2013 The South African and German governments this week signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to enhance bilateral dialogue and practical c
Construction at Medupi Power Station remains on hold
Business Day Live Online 26 February 2013 CONSTRUCTION at Eskom’s Medupi power station has not resumed, despite the Department of Public Enterprises’ intervention last week, an
SAPVIA's 6th Networking Event: 20 February 2013 in Jhb
Sponsored by: SAPVIA held it’s 6th Networking Event on 20 February 2013 at the Michelangelo Hotel in Sandton, Johannesburg. The first presentation of the afternoon was giv