South Africa's new energy plan is imminent. What to look out for: Analysts hope that South Africa's new energy plan will have wind and solar plans. ShutterstockThe South African Ministry of Energy is to release an updated electricity plan this month. Analysts will be hoping it will launch the country’s power sector into a modern sustainable, clean power future, and that … [Read more...] about South Africa’s new energy plan is imminent. What to look out for | The Conversation
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New telescope chases the mysteries of radio flashes and dark energy | The Conversation
New telescope chases the mysteries of radio flashes and dark energy: HIRAX prototype dishes at Hartebeesthoek Astronomy Observatory near Johannesburg. Kabelo KesebonyeSouth Africa is becoming one of the world’s most important radio astronomy hubs, thanks in large part to its role as co-host of the Square Kilometre Array (SKA). Now a new telescope is being unveiled that will be … [Read more...] about New telescope chases the mysteries of radio flashes and dark energy | The Conversation
Harvesting icebergs: just one of Mother Nature’s solutions to solve water and energy challenges
Harvesting icebergs: just one of Mother Nature’s solutions to solve water and energy challenges: Capt Nick Sloane addresses African Utility Week Photo: Spintelligent Harvesting icebergs and learning from forests on how to run a city were offered as solutions to Cape Town’s water woes on Wednesday at a power and water utility conference underway in Cape Town. Salvage expert Nick … [Read more...] about Harvesting icebergs: just one of Mother Nature’s solutions to solve water and energy challenges
Indian energy companies ready to do business at African Utility Week
Indian energy companies ready to do business at African Utility Week: African Utility Week to return to Cape Town next week Photo: Spintelligent “India’s power sector is one of the most diversified in the world” “Indian utility vendors and services will find a huge market and scope in Africa, especially in South Africa’s energy sector” says Dr. Rajeev Singh, the Director … [Read more...] about Indian energy companies ready to do business at African Utility Week
Energy and water sectors excited by solar PV, technology innovation and distributed generation but view corruption as biggest challenge
Energy and water sectors excited by solar PV, technology innovation and distributed generation but view corruption as biggest challenge: African Utility Week industry survey yields interesting results Photo: Spintelligent Solar PV is overwhelmingly seen as the most promising generation source for Africa while corruption, skills gaps and access to finance are some of the biggest … [Read more...] about Energy and water sectors excited by solar PV, technology innovation and distributed generation but view corruption as biggest challenge
