Welcome to Sustainable Energy Resource
The Sustainable Energy Seminar
CSIR Convention Centre, 6th October 2010 - Click here to read more
The world’s current energy prospects are – simply put – unsustainable. Despite all the talk about climate change, in recent years energy demand has continued to increase and global CO2 emissions along with it. Nothing less than an energy revolution is required to achieve the targets that have been set globally and in South Africa. Yet even the most stringent goals can be realised, with sufficient commitment from all stakeholders.
Introducing the Sustainable Energy Seminar 2010 – an event that seeks to provide practical solutions for South African energy stakeholders.
How will we achieve the goals and targets that we have set ourselves in respect of Sustainable Energy?
Existing technology – primarily in energy efficiency and renewable energy – is an obvious first step, but it is ultimately new technologies that hold promise of economic opportunity and benefit. However, new technology is generally more expensive and often a tradeoff is required between environmental, social and economic benefits. Furthermore, to implement sustainable energy initiatives in South Africa, the practical implementation framework and readiness of markets to implement must be well coordinated with policy instruments such as carbon taxes, standards, incentives and education and awareness campaigns. A focused and balanced approach from Government and private sector stakeholders is required.
The Sustainable Energy Seminar will bring together some of the country’s energy stakeholders who will be playing meaningful roles in either initiating energy efficiency and renewable energy projects and policy or specifying and manufacturing the products and technologies that will change the way we deal with energy in South Africa. Top South African and International presentations and focused workshop sessions will be jam-packed into this 1-day Seminar which will be held at the CSIR Convention Centre in Pretoria on the 6th October 2010. The Seminar will be accompanied by an exhibition of industry products and services and delegates will be able to network with the country’s sector decision-makers as they enjoy a tea and lunch service between sessions.
The Sustainable Energy Seminar is a micro-event and limited delegate seats are available. Seminar Date: Wednesday 6th October 2010. Click here to read more.
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