Business and markets
Taking notes from a greening sustainable business
Smart cities and municipalities can learn much from the integrated green principles and practices undertaken through an eco-friendly business model.
Water
Water security from desalination: A story of technology innovation
While not all water desalination plants produce at the same efficiency levels, there are some incredibly positive examples of new technology.
Business and markets
Is the SA municipal model still relevant?
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the relevance of municipal services in supporting economic growth in South Africa.
Renewable energy
Why renewable energy boards need a technical person
Generally, the majority of renewable energy asset boards are commercially and legally very knowledgeable, but they lack technical experience.
Business and markets
The big question: Mitigating the impact of COVID-19 on economic growth
The Big Question we asked the experts is: What interventions should be implemented to mitigate the pandemic's impact on economic growth and enhance resilience to future shocks?
Business and markets
Financial close: The moment of empowerment
Financial close is a lender’s and an infrastructure project’s moment of truth, explains Roland Janssens, director at Ninety One, which manages the Emerging Africa Infrastructure Fund.
Smart Grids
Is grid modernisation success hidden in data analytics?
Big data analytics continues to be a top deployment priority for businesses as its use will help them remain competitive while accelerating innovation.
Smart Technologies
Trends in EV charging power levels
Electric vehicles are considered the most feasible way to achieve clean transportation. But what are the trends in EV charging power levels?
Generation
Forecast to 2040: In search of the ideal generation mix
Currently, the energy generation mix is undiversified, added to this, the demand for power in sub-Saharan Africa is expected to more than triple by 2040.
Energy Efficiency
Virtual reality influencing public lighting designs
The use of immersive virtual reality as a tool for lighting design is a topic that is drawing great interest in the scientific community.
