Future Energy
SANEDI and UNIVEN partnership leads to waste to energy solutions
In South Africa, the University of Venda (UNIVEN) in Limpopo is leading the field in the research, development and demonstration of waste...
Future Energy
Update on the state of battery electric vehicles
Automakers are now focusing on making profitable battery electric vehicles while addressing consumer pain points related to charging, speed and range.
Finance and Policy
Investec backs wind and solar expansion plans
Specialist bank Investec has assisted Pele Green Energy to raise sufficient funds to expand its wind and solar portfolio.
Renewable energy
Tata Power witnesses massive growth in renewables capacity
Tata Power has announced that its portfolio of renewables capacity stands at 3,883MW in the fourth quarter of the 2020 financial year.
Finance and Policy
S. Africa: Accelerated draft electricity regulations needed
In response to the Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy, Gwede Mantashe’s draft amendments to electricity regulations, the Western Cape Government is questioning the proposal.
Business and markets
Standard Bank board: Fossil fuel ties brought to light
Seven of the Standard Bank board are conflicted on climate change-related matters by virtue of their ties to the fossil fuel industry, states Just Share.
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.
Future Energy
S.Africa: Repurposing waste as an alternative energy source
South Africans are exploring alternative energy sources, while reducing landfill mass, by turning to the repurposing of waste material.
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.
Business and markets
Strategic Fuel Fund gains former dept. of energy DG, Magubane
The CEF Board has appointed former Director-General for the Department of Energy Nelisiwe Magubane as the new Chairperson of the Strategic Fuel Fund.
