Is load shedding here to stay?

By Barry Bredenkamp – Since Eskom cannot meet the country’s demand for electricity, load shedding is likely to be with us for the rest of the year, at least. However, there are steps which every electricity user can and should take to decrease demand for...

Solar installations to hit record 180GW in 2021

Solar PV installations are expected to post 27% year-on-year growth in 2021 amid strong demand despite increased module prices, long lead times and rising freight costs, according to a new report from IHS Markit. This comes at a time when the solar supply chain is...

Africa and the green growth opportunity

Sounding a note of optimism at the European Union-Africa Green Investment Forum, African Development Bank president Dr Akinwumi Adesina reminded global audiences of the continent’s vast opportunities for green growth. “Africa is a huge market offering incredible...

Energy efficiency vital for vaccine rollout

As South Africa  is preparing for a broad roll-out of the country’s vaccine programme, energy efficiency is one of the  factors to consider, according to the South African National Energy Development Institute, (SANEDI). Energy is crucial to operate cold chains...