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SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

R232m allocated to ZA-ARMC1 satellite development in 2013

The Department of Science and Technology (DST) has allocated R232-million in funding for the development of the new ZA-ARMC1 satellite this year, Science and Technology Minister Derek Hanekom has indicated. “This satellite will greatly enhance...
16 May 13
 
 
News This Week

African Utility Week to focus on great potential for renewable energy on the continent

“Africa has not yet figured out the most viable investment strategy to employ” Governments and business across the globe are scrambling to find ways of making renewable energy (RE) – such as solar, geothermal or wind power – a viable form...
 
 
POWER GENERATION

140-MW Sasolburg power plant on the cards

Liquid fuels and chemicals producer Sasol is close to making an investment decision on a new 140-MW electricity generation project in Sasolburg. CEO Pat Davies said on Monday that the project would be based on gas and was likely to be approved...
13 Sep 10
 
 
Editorial Insight

Sasol sponsors solar thermal energy research, R175m on water for KZN informal settlements, Indian group invests in East African oil refinery

Petrochemicals company Sasol has reminded that it is in the business of energy first and foremost by announcing a R3-million sponsorship of solar thermal energy research.
14 Aug 09
 
 
Electricity

State power utility mulls various ways to meet 47 252-MW target for 2025

In a bid to meet South Africa’s phenomenal growth in electricity demand, State-owned utility Eskom is currently evaluating an elaborate capacity project funnel that comprises 17 375 MW is potential new projects.
01 Dec 06
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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