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WINDOW OF OPPORTUNITY
27 preferred bidders signed agreements last year and their respective renewable energy projects are well underway
Success of renewables programme continues
13th December 2019 By: Darren Parker

Over the past eight years, the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPPP) has attracted about R209.4-billion in committed private-sector investment, with the... 


RENEWABLE ENERGY DEVELOPMENT ZONES
The Phase 2 proposed zones support the responsible implementation of the Integrated Resource Plan 2019
Additional renewable energy development zones proposed
13th December 2019

The second phase of the Strategic Environmental Assessment for wind and solar photovoltaic (PV) energy in South Africa proposes three additional renewable energy development zones for wind and... 


NOT WINGING IT
Embracing the advice given by professional environmental consultants early on can lead to the avoidance of many environmental issues
Environmental studies essential to REIPP success
13th December 2019 By: Darren Parker

In most renewable-energy independent power producer (REIPP) project cases, environmental sensitivities can be successfully avoided if developers embrace advice given by environmental consultants... 


SWEET ESCAPE
To ensure sustainable development of the sugarcane sector, there needs to be diversification into sugar ethanol fuel and other cane-derived products
Local sugar industry critical, master plan being developed
6th December 2019 By: Tracy Hancock

The local sugar industry is in decline and could be described as “being in the intensive care unit”, says South African Sugar Association (SASA) executive director Trix Trikam. Subsequently, SASA... 


Enel Green Power starts construction on Karusa, Soetwater wind farms
5th November 2019 By: Simone Liedtke

Natural gas distribution company Enel, through its renewable energy subsidiary Enel Green Power, has started construction on its Karusa and Soetwater wind farms, in the Northern Cape. The plants,... 


OIL’S WELL THAT ENDS WELL
The deployment will focus on the company’s developed B-Tech 40 ℓ processor and chemical mix, which converts used cooking oil into biofuel
Partnership deploys waste recycling tech
27th September 2019 By: Cameron Mackay

Energy equipment and waste disposal solutions provider Bio-Dynamic Fuel (BDF) is focusing on partnering with food service and retail businesses to deploy the company’s waste disposal and... 


COMPLEX MARKETS

Growth of the biofuels sector is slow, as the sector is slowly learning how to accommodate and adapt to South African market conditions
Legislation, waste diverting can drive biogas growth
16th August 2019 By: Cameron Mackay

Changing legislation and the continued strain on landfill space in South Africa is causing a significant drive in the country to divert waste, particularly organic waste, away from landfill sites.... 


CONFIDENCE IN BIOGAS
Establishing credibility in biogas technology is crucial in implementing more projects
Food processing industry ideal for biogas production
16th August 2019 By: Cameron Mackay

Industries that produce large quantities of organic waste, such as the food processing industry, are ideal for biogas production, says local waste disposal solutions provider Global Energy director... 


MULCH PROGRESS BEING MADE
The agrimats research project is testing the viability of sustainable organic mulch mat production for commercial use
Promising research progress on agrimats
9th August 2019 By: Darren Parker

Research is under way on new technology that aims to convert algae and any other biomass waste, such as bagasse, into organic fertiliser mats, or agrimats, Agricultural Research Council (ARC)... 


CSIR doubles down on solar PV amid energy-autonomous campus success
CSIR doubles down on solar PV amid energy-autonomous campus success
12th July 2019 By: Donna Slater

The Pretoria-based headquarters of research organisation the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has almost doubled its commissioning of solar photovoltaic (PV) installed capacity... 


Aerospace technology leaders reaffirm emission-cutting ambitions
28th June 2019 By: Rebecca Campbell

At the recent 2019 Paris Air Show, the Chief Technology Officers (CTOs) of seven of the world’s major aerospace companies issued a joint statement on their joint and cooperative commitment to... 


Aviation technology leaders reaffirm their determination to cut industry’s CO2 emissions
Aviation technology leaders reaffirm their determination to cut industry’s CO2 emissions
18th June 2019 By: Rebecca Campbell

At the 2019 Paris Air Show on Tuesday, the Chief Technology Officers (CTOs) of seven of the world’s major aerospace companies issued a joint statement on their joint and cooperative commitment to... 


Bank report points to transport being next decarbonisation frontier
Bank report points to transport being next decarbonisation frontier
24th April 2019 By: Terence Creamer

Newly released research by international banking group HSBC outlines a scenario for reducing transport emissions by 76% by 2040 through combining technology and regulation in a way that results in... 


SITES ON AFRICA Vermeer aims to penetrate the renewable-energy market in Africa
Equipment supplier to spread its wings outside South Africa
15th March 2019 By: Mamaili Mamaila

Industrial equipment supplier Vermeer will attend The Solar Show Africa 2019 which is combined with the 2019 Power and Electricity World Africa (PEWA) conference at the Sandton Convention Centre on... 


AFRICA’S ENERGY FUTURE The Africa Energy Indaba will take place at the Sandton Convention Centre, in Johannesburg, from February 19 and 20 this year
Event set to dissect the future of African energy
15th February 2019 By: Paige Müller

The eleventh edition of the Africa Energy Indaba – which will take place at the Sandton Convention Centre, in Johannesburg, from February 19 to 20 this year – will focus on the future prospects and... 


ADEQUATE GENERATION 
The Africa Energy Indaba Conference will discuss, debate and seek solutions to enable adequate energy generation across the continent.
What to expect from 2019 Africa Energy Indaba
15th February 2019

The Africa Energy Indaba Conference is the definitive energy conference for Africa providing an annual programme that shapes energy policy for the African continent. Key issues that impact the... 


HYSON CELLS 
 
The upflow anaerobic sludge blanket reactor process is below ground, which allows for natural insulation of the cone structures
Odourless treatment process produces energy, creates jobs
14th December 2018 By: Cameron Mackay

A new labour-based upgrade for wastewater management plants and acid mine drainage plants below ground – the upflow anaerobic sludge blanket reactor (UASB) process – can be used to produce potable... 


UNBALANCED TRADE The world sugar market is distorted by producer country incentives, resulting in production that is surplus to demand
Local sugar industry struggles to stay afloat
7th December 2018 By: Paige Müller

The survival and sustainability of the labour intensive sugar industry is under severe threat owing to the flood of sugar imports and the resultant inability by industry bodies to recover costs,... 


SLOW PROGRESS
Even if the Biofuels Regulatory Framework is attractive, the first ethanol for biofuel would only reach the petrol blenders by the end of 2021 at the earliest
Delays in biofuel framework hinder industry
7th December 2018 By: Paige Müller

Despite the local sugar industry championing a bioethanol fuel subsidy as a potential method to relieve the burden on sugar through demand diversification, Ethanol Producers Association of Southern... 


Sugar dumping remains a crisis  for industry
Sugar dumping remains a crisis for industry
7th December 2018 By: Paige Müller

While national government has shown a willingness to protect the sugar industry against corrosive trade-dumping practices, nonprofit anti-dumping organisation FairPlay founder Francois Baird... 


HELEN CLARKSON
Lowering energy use in sectors such as auto manufacturing, cement and chemicals production is an ambitious task
Sasol, Indian companies join EP100 global energy-saving initiative
26th October 2018

Petrochemicals giant Sasol and Indian companies UltraTech Cement, Mahindra Vehicle Manufacturers, Mahindra Heavy Engines and Godrej Industries and Associate Companies (Gilac) last month pledged to... 


Transmission lines with Sasol's Secunda complex in the background, where synthetic fuels and chemicals are produced from coal
South Africa’s synfuels know-how could give it edge as world mulls power fuels
15th October 2018 By: Terence Creamer

The newly formed Global Alliance Power Fuels believes that South Africa is well positioned to become a leading site for the large-scale production of liquid fuels from renewable energy and has... 


FairPlay welcomes Minister’s fuel ethanol policy strategy, to host ethanol strategy conference in November
10th October 2018 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Nonprofit organisation FairPlay has welcomed government’s decision to revive its biofuels strategy, stating that a mandatory bioethanol fuel blend will benefit the country through job creation,... 


Govt to finalise biofuels regulatory framework by March 2019
1st October 2018 By: Kim Cloete

The government plans to finalise the long-awaited biofuel blending regulatory framework and have it approved by Cabinet before the end of March 2019, while the Department of Energy (DoE) is also... 


Bokamoso Ba Rona Initiative seeks programme manager
1st October 2018 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Precious metals miner Sibanye-Stillwater, the West Rand Development Agency, the Gauteng Infrastructure Financing Agency and the Far West Rand Dolomitic Water Association (FWRDWA) have issued a... 


ENERGY LEADERSHIP CENTRE
The University of the Witwatersrand launched the Energy Leadership Centre to equip Africa’s energy industry for future technological advancements
Biofuels unviable alternative in South Africa – expert
17th August 2018 By: Paige Müller

Owing to biofuels being too expensive to manufacture, University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) Business School Energy Leadership Centre director Dr Rod Crompton says this makes them a commercially... 


BIOGAS DEMO PLANT
Global Energy expects its biogas demonstration plant to be open for viewing by prospective clients by the end of this month.
Biogas plant demonstrates potential using new tech
17th August 2018 By: Paige Müller

Renewable-energy and waste disposal solutions provider Global Energy has constructed a fully operational biogas demonstration plant using technology that has been designed to be more cost... 


PROOF OF CONCEPT
Waste to Wing aims to prove that biojet fuel can be used economically in South Africa and that it can offer an inclusive value chain
Biojet feasibility project under way
17th August 2018 By: Paige Müller

The Waste to Wing feasibility project, aimed at ascertaining the viability of waste-based sustainable aviation biofuel production and consumption in South Africa, is under way, says nature... 


WASTE-DERIVED FUEL 
Interwaste has invested a significantly in the development of alternative waste solutions aimed at turning harmful waste into waste-derived fuel
Carbon-content waste disposal rethought
15th June 2018 By: Paige Müller

In light of the Department of Environmental Affairs’ (DEA’s) imminent ban on all forms of liquid waste to landfill set for August 2019 and the ban on hazardous waste to landfill with a calorific... 


WASTE-TO-ENERGY Companies are committed to reduce their carbon emissions footprint and looking at alternative sources of fuel, as well as renewable energy
Interwaste uses innovation to convert waste into energy
8th June 2018 By: Donald Makhafola

Waste management company Interwaste is continually exploring processes and technologies to divert waste from landfills and has created a variety of methods converting waste-to-energy. Interwaste... 


SA company exploring nuclear, other opportunities abroad
2nd March 2018 By: Nadine James

South Africa-based engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) company Lesedi Nuclear Services’ current plans surrounding diversification into biomass, waste-to-energy and gas projects as well... 


The global airline industry has committed itself to greatly increasing its use of sustainable aviation fuels
Global airline body sets new target for use of sustainable aviation fuels
27th February 2018 By: Rebecca Campbell

The International Air Transport Association (Iata), the representative body for the global airline industry, has announced a target of having one-billion passengers fly in aircraft powered by a... 


Alternative fuel and vehicle technologies viable, necessary for SA
15th December 2017 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Different fuel and vehicle technologies will be required for a successful and sustainable transition to a low-carbon future, and how the transport sector evolves amid growing global demand for... 


President Jacob Zuma and Energy Minister David Mahlobo
Zuma promises ‘seamless’ ANC transition at energy indaba that sidesteps IRP debate
7th December 2017 By: Terence Creamer

President Jacob Zuma used his address at the Energy Indaba, taking place in Johannesburg this week, to assure business and investors that the upcoming African National Congress (ANC) elective... 


GRINDING DOWN EMISSIONS B20 biofuel will significantly reduce carbon emissions
Shell collaboration helps power London buses with coffee waste
20th November 2017 By: Nica Schreuder

International energy and petrochemicals group Shell, in partnership with London-based clean technology company bio-bean and UK biodiesel producer Argent Energy, is helping power some of London’s... 


ECO-MARATHON
Fostering an energy efficient-conscious mind-set among students is the first step towards embracing energy efficiency
Student competition fosters innovative energy solutions
10th November 2017 By: Nica Schreuder

In a bid to allow South African engineering students to explore and understand energy efficiency and solutions, Gauteng-based tertiary institution the University of Johannesburg (UJ) has partnered... 


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