Rwanda has ambitious plans to improve its electricity output in the next few years. James Akena/ReutersOnly 16% of Rwanda’s households are connected to the grid. But it’s not all doom and gloom. The country is emerging as a regional high-tech hub and one of the world’s most competitive economies. It is one of the countries showing that it is possible to reverse the trend of not … [Read more...] about Rwanda provides lessons on how to narrow Africa’s energy deficit | The Conversation
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Renewable energy boom for province
MEC Sakhumzi Somyo presents his third policy speech for the Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism The Eastern Cape’s renewable energy boom has helped stabilise the supply of energy in the Eastern Cape says the Department of Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism. Addressing the Eastern Cape Legislature in his third policy speech for the … [Read more...] about Renewable energy boom for province
OUTA and AfriForum show civil society getting involved in improving energy and water management in SA
“As the level of service delivery in South Africa breaks down to levels seen in other African states, it becomes critically important for civil society to mobilise and interrogate the reasons why service delivery is failing” says Ted Blom, energy analyst and advisor to the energy and mining industries and spokesperson for OUTA (Organisation Undoing […] The post OUTA and … [Read more...] about OUTA and AfriForum show civil society getting involved in improving energy and water management in SA
OUTA and AfriForum show civil society getting involved in improving energy and water management in South Africa
“OUTA’s campaign in the energy sector has just begun” “As the level of service delivery in South Africa breaks down to levels seen in other African states, it becomes critically important for civil society to mobilise and interrogate the reasons why service delivery is failing” says Ted Blom, energy analyst and advisor to the energy and mining industries and spokesperson … [Read more...] about OUTA and AfriForum show civil society getting involved in improving energy and water management in South Africa
Entrepreneurs in Renewable Energy Series 2: Biofuels
Entrepreneurs in Renewable Energy Series 2: Biofuels A South Africa Event on 2016-03-14 18:00:00 Entrepreneurs in Renewable Energy Series 2: Biofuels This is an event to learn about biofuels, hear amazing stories and network with like-minded people! Do you want to know how a tropical plant’s seed oil could fuel up your car while reducing environmental impact? Do you want … [Read more...] about Entrepreneurs in Renewable Energy Series 2: Biofuels