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Zero-emission electric cars hit Durban streets
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… features offer the driver detailed maps, information about energy being used and battery recharging stations. EVs are … The EVs, which can be charged from purely renewable energy sources such as solar and wind power, aim to play a … is that using your radio or CD players takes up minimal energy. The money that is expected to be saved on petrol is …More focus on infrastructure development
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… economic development plans. "Infrastructure projects in energy, roads, rail, telecommunications and water will ease … on infrastructure - the lion's share in the areas of energy, transport and logistics and water and sanitation. … invested in transport and logistics and R52.5 billion in energy, while water and sanitation made up R14.4 billion. …SA praised for proposed climate change legislation
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… Secretary Christiana Figueres, UK Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change Chris Huhne and GLOBE President … detailed policies and measures to deliver its carbon and energy intensity targets. The study said Mexico has been one … according to Huhne. The Australian government's Clean Energy Act has a long-term target of reducing net greenhouse …SA, Turkey urged to improve trade
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… by a business delegation comprising representatives in the energy, mining, jewellery, infrastructure, clothing and …Momentum for Change initiative launched
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… of life. "These are projects that give people access to energy while at the same time, saving water. These are the …Progress on energy efficiency project
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… Pretoria - At least 40 training workshops on energy management systems have been completed nationwide as a result of the implementation of the Industrial Energy Efficiency (IEE) project, which aims to promote industrial energy efficiency. Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies …SA to phase out energy-sapping light bulbs
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… out all incandescent light bulbs and replace them with energy efficient ones by 2016. The move is linked to the … to combat climate change through the transition to energy efficient lighting. The announcement makes South … phasing out incandescent light bulbs. "Fast tracking more energy-efficient lighting is without a doubt one of the low …LP Gas users urged to stock up on supplies
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… the cold weather intensifies. In a statement on Monday the Energy Department, in partnership with the Liquefied …Donen report clears Motlanthe, Sexwale
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… former Director-General for the Department of Minerals and Energy, Sandile Nogxina, had not contravened any South …SA Renewables Initiative gets intl support
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… Durban - The development of renewable energy in South Africa is to receive a boost after government … Denmark, Norway and the European Investment Bank (EIB). Energy Minister Dipuo Peters and Trade and Industry Minister … long term funding to enable the growth of the renewable energy industry in the country. A declaration of intent on …Preferred bidders for renewable energy announced
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… Pretoria - The Energy Department has released its first list of preferred … Producers (IPPs) which will contribute to the country's energy mix. This after the department put out a request for … South Africa wants to procure 3 725 MW of renewable energy through this process. According to the Integrated …IDC to pump R5.2bn into renewable energy
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… of the 28 preferred bidders to contribute to the country's energy mix. The financing will be to the tune of R 5.2 … Unit at the IDC Rentia Van Tonder. This comes after the Energy Department on Wednesday released its first list of … South Africa wants to procure 3 725 MW of renewable energy through this process. According to the Integrated …Effective partnerships needed to create green jobs
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… and that their emissions were relatively low given their energy mix compared to other countries. "The challenge facing …Govt looking at addressing food security
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… Economists have attributed the high food prices to high energy prices; adverse weather conditions such as floods, …EPWP figures impressive in KZN
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… in exchange for food, clothes, bicycles, water tanks, energy devices, building materials and educational support. …E Cape Solar plant to address power shortages
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… power shortages in the province. Opening the Ikhwezi Solar Energy plant in East London on Thursday, Energy Minister Dipuo Peters said government was looking into … come at a better time considering the focus on green energy for future demands and the power challenges currently …World Bank grants loan to Eskom
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… million loan (about R1.9 billion) for its Eskom Renewables Energy Support Project (ERSP), said the World Bank. The loan … will help Eskom to implement two of the largest renewable energy projects ever attempted on the African continent. It … approved $250 million in funding for the Eskom Renewables Energy Support Project (ERSP) to help implement the …Petrol up by 23 cents
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… set to increase by 23 cents a litre next week, said the Energy Department on Friday. A litre of both Diesel 0.05% …Solar energy legacy for Groutville community
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… Durban, Zuma announced a pilot project that will tackle energy access in rural areas. The project is powering 19 … proximity to the clinic are also recipients of renewable energy and energy efficient technologies. "These households have now … Solar energy legacy for Groutville community …Digital migration tops minister's agenda
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… appointed Communications Minister Dina Pule has set her energy on ensuring that South Africa meets its digital …