ARTICLES RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY

Large Cape wind farm approved

2013-05-17 08:03

A utility-scale wind farm that will be built near Vredendal is expected to generate 100MW of energy.

Energy department signs solar deal

2013-05-14 12:19

The department of energy has signed a deal with a solar production company to produce electricity from the sun.

R1bn boost for renewable energy

2013-04-24 09:25

The metalworkers’ pension fund body Mibfa has committed to invest up to R1bn in renewable energy.

Zimbabwe opens solar toll plaza

2013-04-11 09:32

Zimbabwe has opened its first solar power-driven toll plaza outside Bulawayo, according to a report.

Green charcoal coming soon

2013-04-02 08:32

Mpumalanga cane growers may soon have a new green charcoal product in retail shops made from sugar cane biomass.

Woolworths: Solar makes sense

2013-03-28 10:00

Solar energy represents a sustainable way for businesses to reduce their carbon footprint and their energy bills, experience at Woolworths has shown.

Vodacom goes green

2013-03-06 11:30

Vodacom has celebrated the launch of its "green" building in Cape Town that has seen the operator being able to save on its electricity consumption.

Foreign investors set to sue Spain

2013-02-14 20:54

Foreign investors in renewable energy projects in Spain have hired lawyers to prepare potential international legal action against the Spanish government.

Vodacom solar powers rural village

2013-02-11 11:06

Solar energy can benefit rural communities far from grid infrastructure a Vodacom project has shown.

Solar panels may harm environment

2013-01-17 13:15

Thin Film Solar (TFS) panels may hold lots of promise for renewable energy solutions because of their reduced cost, but they may also negatively affect the environment, a researcher has said.

Interest grows in Western Cape green hub

2013-01-10 11:01

The City of Cape Town has noted increasing interest from potential renewable energy manufacturers in the envisaged Western Cape green hub.

Solar vehicles race across Chile desert

2012-11-17 14:15

Fifteen solar panel vehicles, some that look like small space ships, are racing across Chile's Atacama desert as part of a contest to build low-cost environmentally-friendly cars.

Wind power growth to slow - report

2012-11-14 14:44

The growth of wind power generation is likely to slow over the next few years, hit by cutbacks in the budget subsidies in the US and Europe.

Pacific's Tokelau switches to solar

2012-11-07 07:29

The Pacific islands of Tokelau have become the first territory in the world to generate their electricity entirely from solar energy.

State, power producers sign contract

2012-11-05 13:52

The first contracts between the government and independent power producers to add 1400 megawatts of renewable energy to the national grid have been signed.

Eskom protesters in court

2012-10-24 12:00

The court case against 14 environmental protesters who were arrested at Eskom will start around midday at the Randburg Magistrate's Court.

Eco activists detained

2012-10-23 12:36

Police detained seven environmental activists protesting at Eskom's Megawatt Park headquarters, in northern Johannesburg, Greenpeace said.

Government delays green energy

2012-10-17 11:05

South Africa's independent power procurement programme for renewable energy is experiencing delays.

Solar homes star in Spain contest

2012-09-14 14:10

International teams have built 19 sun-powered homes in Spain's capital for a contest that shows off futuristic designs.

Shale gas a 'transition' energy source

2012-09-11 14:40

Shale gas is a transition fuel while the technology for renewable energy sources advances to the point where they become viable for large industry, an oil and gas company has said.

Pope goes green with electric car

2012-09-06 09:28

The pope has been presented with his first electric car, a customised white Renault Kangoo for jaunts around the gardens of the papal summer residence at Castel Gandolfo.

Electric cars recalled in US

2012-08-19 11:46

More than 1 000 electric cars have been recalled to fix cooling fans that can catch fire.

LED lights 'the way to go'

2012-08-16 14:50

LED lighting combined with solar power solutions may provide the answer for the lack of electrification of impoverished communities, a supplier has said.

US to offer SA $2bn loan

2012-08-06 17:34

The head of the US Export-Import Bank says the US will offer South Africa a $2bn loan for renewable energy ventures.

'Solar could supply the world'

2012-07-27 09:24

New solar plant technology may take up a lot of space, but it can deliver enough energy to power the world, a researcher has said.

 

Solar power lights Cape sports field

2013-05-15 14:41

Philips has built a set of solar powered floodlights in Cape Town in a programme to roll out 100 "Community Light Centres" across Africa.

Solar plane flies 18 hours on sun power

2013-05-06 13:01

The flight from San Francisco to Phoenix took 18 hours and 18 minutes and didn't use a drop of fuel.

Time is 'right' for Solar energy

2013-04-15 13:01

The solar energy market is maturing to the point where installations are becoming viable, particularly as the cost of electricity goes up, an industry player has said.

1st US offshore wind farm may start soon

2013-04-06 11:18

US interior secretary Ken Salazar says he is optimistic that the first offshore wind farm in the country will break ground this year after more than a decade of delays.

IMF urges energy subsidy cuts

2013-03-28 14:31

The International Monetary Fund has urged countries to reduce subsidies on energy, saying they worsen government's fiscal positions.

Renewable energy good for SA - study

2013-03-19 09:24

Renewable energy has the potential to spur on socio-economic development in South Africa, the World Future Council says.

Transparent film powers phone battery

2013-02-26 10:04

A transparent film could bring an end to the anguish of mobile phone users facing the dreaded dead-battery message.

Obama to tackle oil dependence in cars

2013-02-13 08:29

US President Barack Obama has told divided lawmakers he will act on climate change, vowing to set ambitious long-term goals such as ending the car's dependence on oil.

Ireland to build 'giant' wind turbines

2013-01-24 14:40

UK and Irish ministers will sign an agreement that could see some of the world's largest wind turbines built across the Irish midlands.

Newer solar power tech not 'better'

2013-01-16 14:30

Thin Film Solar (TFS) panels may be the latest technology in solar power, but they are not necessarily better in terms of their power delivery, a researcher has said.

Energy sector faces new challenges

2012-11-18 11:30

A spike in shale oil and gas production is revolutionising the energy sector and risks weighing on prices of conventional crude, say industry experts.

Anti renewable energy propaganda slammed

2012-11-15 14:32

An environmental organisation has slammed vested interests that do not care to see renewable energy become more mainstream.

Renewable energy: Standard commits R9.4bn

2012-11-07 13:24

Standard Bank has emerged as the leading investor in the first round of the renewable energy procurement process‚ backing 11 wind and solar projects.

China fights over solar subsidies

2012-11-06 08:27

China has filed a World Trade Organisation case challenging subsidies provided by some EU members to promote the solar panel industry.

Puerto Rico turns to solar power

2012-11-01 09:47

Construction of a $36m solar park in Puerto Rico has begun as the island seeks to reduce its dependence on petroleum.

Eskom protestors released

2012-10-24 10:01

Fourteen environmental protesters arrested at Eskom have have been released on bail, Gauteng police have said.

Activists proclaim 'new' Eskom management

2012-10-23 10:00

Environmental activists have protested at Eskom's headquarters, claiming Eskom management titles in a campaign to highlight the utility's electricity tariff application.

Australia's largest solar farm opens

2012-10-10 17:36

Australia has switched on its first utility-scale solar farm, bringing the country a small step closer to achieving ambitious renewable energy use targets.

Wind industry advert sparks anger

2012-09-14 12:45

Environmental organisations have reacted with shock at an advert in the Cape Times newspaper that claims that hundreds of thousands of birds per year are killed by wind turbines.

Study: Wind could power the world

2012-09-11 10:33

There's enough wind to power the world many times over, but it would take a massive infrastructure investment to harness it, a study has suggested.

Solar industry faces weak sales

2012-08-22 13:01

Chinese solar panel makers are suffering big losses due to slumping global sales and a price war that threatens the industry seen.

Solar systems a 'money saver'

2012-08-17 14:13

Renewable energy systems attract a high upfront cost, but they may be a money saver over the long term, a property developer has said.

Obama in Romney wind power attack

2012-08-10 07:24

Barack Obama has tried to put Mitt Romney on the defensive, accusing him of wanting to end tax credits for the wind energy industry and risking jobs.

Technology 'saviour' for low cost housing

2012-08-06 14:11

Low cost housing augmented by renewable energy technology may be part of the solution to the ongoing crises in the sector, a developer has said.

Solar plane returns home

2012-07-25 09:26

The solar-powered aircraft Solar Impulse has landed back home in Switzerland after completing the final leg of its transcontinental flight.

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