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Renewable Energy

Local renewable-energy industry must consolidate to advance

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The local renewable energy sector should work together to promote sustainable energy solutions as an entire concept rather than individual companies exclusively promoting their methods, says energy solutions company The Power Company regional...

By: Lindsey Berry

02 Oct 09

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100% local high quality pressure vessel, expansion joints, boiler economizer and general fabrication

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South African Compensators is offering 100% locally manufactured high quality pressure vessels, tanks, expansion joints round and rectangular, boiler economizers and ducting suitable for use in the power generation, petrochemicals, mining, and...

Renewable Energy

Solar lighting solution  developed for South Africa

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Locally produced solar powered lighting systems, developed for use in rural areas and informal settlements, can contribute to increased safety and access to lighting without requiring connection to the national power grid.

By: Lindsey Berry

19 Feb 10

Renewable Energy

Self-lubricating range  experiences growth in  renewable energy

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Self-lubricated polymer bearings and bushes material manufacturer Vesco Plastics is experiencing increased interest in its self-lubricating Vesconite Hilube range from the international renewable energy generation market.

By: Lindsey Berry

06 Nov 09

Renewable Energy

Applications for wind-generated power filtering through

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Since the introduction of the renewable energy feed-in electricity tariff in April, the local power utility has received enquiries relating to connecting 3 000 MW of wind-generated power from the Western Cape and 600 MW from the Eastern Cape to...

By: Lindsey Berry

02 Oct 09

Renewable Energy

Roads agency appoints contractor for solar traffic lights

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The Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) has appointed Sunrise Technologies as a contractor to manage the installation of about 400 solar-powered traffic lights in the Johannesburg municipal area.

By: Lindsey Berry

02 Oct 09

SOLAR WATER HEATING

Sandton hotel installs solar-water heating system

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Israeli Ambassador to South Africa Dov Sergev-Steinberg and Public Enterprises Deputy Minister Enoch Godongwana on Monday inaugurated the 117 flat panel collector solar water heating installation above the rooftop of the Hotel Da Vinci, in...

By: Christy van der Merwe

15 Mar 10

GREEN ECONOMY

SA seeks to make virtue of necessity with green-industries plan

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The South African government has given strong signals that the country’s energy intensity is no longer sustain-able and has started to outline its low-carbon-economy vision. To be sure, the move has as much to do with the prevailing electricity...

By: Christy van der Merwe

12 Mar 10

EDUCATION

SA learners becoming more aware of renewable-energy prospects

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An increased focus on the impact of science in the curriculum for high school science learners is contributing positively to their awareness of renewable energy as an alternative to fossil fuel energy generation, says Northcliff High School...

By: Lindsey Berry

12 Mar 10

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Johannesburg Cape Town	Europe Africa	Vesconite Hilube	Lack Of Coordination
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Eastern Cape Western Cape Northern Cape	Eastern Cape Ekurhuleni	North Africa Sub-Saharan Africa	FIFA World Cup