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  • FILE: Eskom's Megawatt Park offices in Sunninghill. Picture: EWN.

    [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.

    1836 days ago
  • Ecobricks are made by filling old plastic bottles with waste materials. Picture: Cindy Archillies/EWN

    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'.

    1863 days ago
  • nuclear-energy-jpgjpg

    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.

    1876 days ago
  • FILE: Eskom's headquarters at Megawatt Park in Johannesburg. Picture: Reinart Toerien/EWN

    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.

    2031 days ago
  • A screengrab of BMW i3. Picture: Blaž Tomažin via @BMWi Twitter account.

    [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.

    2032 days ago
  • FILE: Eskom's Megawatt Park offices in Sunninghill, Johannesburg. Picture: EWN

    [LISTEN] Eskom's green energy programme: What's the deal?

    Eskom argues that renewable energy isn’t always available during peak demand periods.

    2038 days ago
  • A gas flame. Picture: Pixabay.com

    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.

    2040 days ago
  • FILE Picture: AFP.

    Eskom faces Nersa probe over IPP deal

    Sawea is accusing Eskom of failing to sign off on power purchase agreements.

    2088 days ago
  • FILE: An aerial view of the Kaxu One solar power plant in Poffader - Northern Cape, Monday 2 March 2015. Picture: Supplied.

    Govt praised for commitment to green energy

    BioTherm's Ludwig van Aarde says government has made the energy sector more competitive.

    2197 days ago
  • FILE: Rand notes. Picture: EWN.

    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.

    2198 days ago
  • Eskom’s Hendrina Power Station in Mpumalanga. Picture: eskom.co.za

    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.

    2199 days ago
  • FILE: GreenCape is a company invested in renewable energy technology in Atlantis in the Western Cape. Picture:Christa Eybers/EWN.

    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.

    2227 days ago
  • Picture: Siyabonga Sesant/EWN.

    Energy minister unhappy with SA's energy efficiency

    Tina Joemat-Petterson says the South African economy is energy intensive.

    2241 days ago
  • Solar Capital officially launches what it says is the largest solar power farm in Africa. Picture: Siyabonga Sesant/EWN.

    OPINION: Why public private partnerships are a good idea for SA

    Rob Hamer looks at the role of public private partnerships in economic development.

    2247 days ago
  • Eskom’s Hendrina Power Station in Mpumalanga. Picture: eskom.co.za.

    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.

    2248 days ago
  • Eskom’s Hendrina Power Station in Mpumalanga. Picture: eskom.co.za

    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.

    2305 days ago
  • FILE: Energy Minister Tina Joemat-Pettersson. PICTURE: EWN.

    ‘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.

    2358 days ago
  • FILE: France will give African countries two billion euros to develop renewable energy. Picture: AFP

    France to double investments in renewable energy in Africa

    France will give African countries two billion euros to develop renewable energy.

    2409 days ago
  • FILE: Cosatu and environmental groups criticised government during public hearings in Parliament yesterday. Picture: Supplied

    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.

    2479 days ago
  • The KaXu Solar One, a solar powered plant in Poffader in the Northern Cape, has officially been opened by Economic Development Minister Ebrahim Patel. Picture: Vumani Mkhize/EWN.

    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.

    2480 days ago
  • FILE: Energy Minister Tina Joemat-Pettersson. Picture: EWN.

    SA to host global renewable energy conference

    Energy Minister Tina Joemat-Pettersson says the SAIREC conference bring together over 30 countries.

    2502 days ago
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