Sustainable Energy Resource eJournal
The e-Journal is a monthly, sustainable energy e-Journal that is currently sent to professionals, government and municipalities, sector relevant associations and NGO’s, research institutions and relevant stakeholders within South Africa and Africa. The e-Journal contributed to by various sector thought leaders and focuses on current trends, news and information regarding sustainable energy both locally and internationally.
Volume 2 Issue 9
Dear Readers, This month we have a look at how South Africa is advancing in the Sustainable energy solutions. The first article focuses on the new SANS 10400 part XA minimum standards of energy efficiency. SANS 10400 part XA sets the minimum standards for environmental sustainability in both new and… Read more...
New regulations moving South Africa forward strongly towards sustainable building
ecoblog.co.zaIn an exciting and significant development that sees all new buildings and refurbishments in South Africa having to comply from 9 November 2011 to minimum standards of energy efficiency, the SABS have developed SANS 10400 part XA – the first of a set of minimum standards for environmental sustainability in… Read more...
South Africa becoming a renewable energy hub
Solar-powered cellphone mast in the Northern Cape Province at the Sutherland Observatory. Read more: http://www.mediaclubsouthafrica.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2634:renewable-energy&catid=45:economynews&Itemid=114#ixzz1f09D30J7 MediaClubSouthAfrica.comSouth Africa is fast becoming a preferred renewable energy investment destination for both private and public sector investors – good news for the country's growing electricity demands, emerging clean energy sector and the economy.The World Bank recently approved a $250-million (R1.5- billion) loan to South African power utility Eskom to… Read more...
The winds of change
IOLDurban is getting three new wind turbines just in time for the UN climate change conference – despite the unresolved rumpus over turbine blades slicing up a major bat colony on the Bluff. But the latest project – slap bang on the Durban beachfront – is unlikely to threaten any… Read more...
Solar power for SA airports
inhabitat.comPlans are in the pipeline for four South African airports to be fitted with solar power installations to collectively generate 20MW of electricity.Acsa spokesman Solomon Makgale said OR Tambo International, Bloemfontein, Kimberley, and Upington airports have been identified as sites for photovoltaic plants.“The intended developments are still at feasibility stage… Read more...
