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[OPINION] Nuclear and coal lobbies threaten to scupper renewables in SA
Eskom recently repeated that it will not conclude supply contracts with the developers of new renewable energy power stations.
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Seize the moment: We could be on the brink of a demand revolution
'The Economist' newspaper recently proclaim that 'the world’s most valuable resource is no longer oil, but data'.
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Eskom’s Nichols believes nuclear power is the way to go
Eskom Chief Nuclear Officer Dave Nichols says nuclear is the option to replace renewable energy because renewable sources still have obstacles with storing electricity.
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Eskom denies nuclear programme will displace renewable energy
The utility has dismissed claims that it is “displacing” renewable energy sources by embarking on the planned nuclear programme.
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[LISTEN] How environmentally friendly are electric cars?
South African National Energy Development Institute's Carel Snyman says there's no greener form of mobility on four wheels.
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[LISTEN] Eskom's green energy programme: What's the deal?
Eskom argues that renewable energy isn’t always available during peak demand periods.
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Girls turn poo to clean power in Cameroon biogas push
A non-governmental organisation run by young people, installs equipment that converts waste from septic tanks and pit latrines into biogas.
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Eskom faces Nersa probe over IPP deal
Sawea is accusing Eskom of failing to sign off on power purchase agreements.
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Govt praised for commitment to green energy
BioTherm's Ludwig van Aarde says government has made the energy sector more competitive.
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East London IDZ developing renewable energy projects
The East London IDZ has attracted more than R4.3 billion in investment in the last 10 years.
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Dark days over as Eskom gets a grip on electricity crisis... for now
An energy specialist says Eskom’s managed to get some of its power stations online.
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Renewable energy described as ‘logical step’ in addressing SA’s needs
GreenCape says R680m has already been invested in Atlantis over the past three years.
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Energy minister unhappy with SA's energy efficiency
Tina Joemat-Petterson says the South African economy is energy intensive.
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OPINION: Why public private partnerships are a good idea for SA
Rob Hamer looks at the role of public private partnerships in economic development.
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SA targets more renewable power, nuclear expansion to be 'corruption free'
SA hopes to install 9,600 megawatts of nuclear power in the next 15 years to address electricity shortages.
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OPINION: Why SA is finding it difficult to wean itself off coal
Decarbonisation can’t be achieved without reducing the absolute contribution of coal-fired power.
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‘Investors at #WEF2016 lining up for a piece of SA’s power pie’
Foreign investors have been impressed by the way in which SA has moved to solve its energy woes.
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France to double investments in renewable energy in Africa
France will give African countries two billion euros to develop renewable energy.
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SA's climate change submission to COP21 scrutinised
Govt has been urged to focus on renewable energy and turn its back on fossil fuels and nuclear power.
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Study: Renewable energy saved SA R4bn since January
702’s John Robbie speaks to Development Economist Paul Zille about the opportunities that exist for South Africa in renewable energy.
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SA to host global renewable energy conference
Energy Minister Tina Joemat-Pettersson says the SAIREC conference bring together over 30 countries.