Future Energy
Race to Zero: Rolls-Royce joins the net-zero carbon by 2050 ambition
In the run-up to COP26, Rolls-Royce joined the UN Race to Zero, which will see the company become net-zero carbon in its operations by 2030.
Smart Technologies
One Discovery Place achieves six Green Star as-built rating
One Discovery Place is among one of the few projects to have achieved a six Green Star as-built rating from the Green Building Council of South Africa.
Future Energy
Zimbabwe: Electric taxi service and charging network launched
VAYA Africa, a Mauritius-registered Transportation as a Service company, has launched an electric vehicle service in Zimbabwe, which uses a hail riding app.
Finance and Policy
Op-Ed: The manufacturing industry cannot ignore looming carbon tax
Implementation of South Africa's Carbon Tax Act is going to put a strain on pollution-heavy industries' bottom line, such as the manufacturing industry.
Event News
Electra Mining Africa 2020 cancelled due to Covid-19
Electra Mining Africa is recognised by the industry as being more than just a show; it’s a tradition. The 2020 event will now take place in September 2022.
Energy Efficiency
Partnership brings solar water heating into South African homes
Electrolux Africa and PowerOptimal have partnered to bring cost-effective solar water heating solutions to the South African residential market.
Business and markets
Global energy investment to drop by $400bn
An IEA report indicates that Covid-19 has set in motion the largest drop in global energy investment in history from fossil fuels to renewables and efficiency.
Energy Efficiency
Tata Power unveils ‘E-Learning Fridays’ energy conservation module
Tata Power has launched a digital platform to improve awareness of energy conservation amongst its customers.
Future Energy
Green economy: Biodiesel as an alternative fuel and business opportunity
Globally, used cooking oils are wasted without realising the potential to the green economy where biofuels and more are becoming a valuable commodity.
Solar
JinkoSolar launches the world’s most powerful utility solar panel
A new series of utility solar panel from JinkoSolar, the Tiger Pro 580Wp, delivers adaptable range with a broad array of inverters and tracking systems.
