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Practical case studies, success stories and discussions on energy storage and alternative energy solutions will be featured in free-to-attend sessions at the upcoming Enlit Africa conference and expo, taking place from 16–18 May in Cape Town. “As the energy market evolves, the need for more storage will be crucial for the future stability of the …
Johannesburg, 26 April 2023 – Following the success of the 2022 LG Ambassador Challenge social upliftment project, LG Electronics S.A. (Pty) Ltd is continuing to support community-driven projects in 2023. In partnership with Friends of Hope, Korea Food for the Hungry International (KFHI), LG encouraged NPOs and community project leaders to enter their projects for …
Husqvarna, Cape Nature and Helihack unite to safeguard a UNESCO Heritage Site In an effort to protect and preserve the natural environment of South Africa’s Cape region, a collaborative initiative between Cape Nature, Helihack, Husqvarna, local landowners and other interested parties, took place over the past weekend from 21st to 23rd April 2023. This project …
Three new companies have joined the fight against plastic pollution by signing the Operational Clean Sweep (OCS) pledge in Southern Africa. The Association of Rotational Moulders of Southern Africa (ARMSA), the Expanded Polystyrene Association of Southern Africa (EPSASA), and Kainotomia Polymers have committed to preventing resin pellet, flake, and powder loss to reduce the amount …
[Durban – 24 April 2023] Footwear company, Bata South Africa, has pledged its support as a clean-up partner to The Litterboom Project (TLP), a non-profit organisation running South Africa’s first large scale river interception programme to stop plastic pollution from reaching the ocean. Bata has provided funding to power TLP’s regular beach clean-ups in Durban …
Newcastle University researchers have created environmentally-friendly, high-efficiency photovoltaic cells that harness ambient light to power internet of Things (IoT) devices. Led by Dr Marina Freitag, the research group from the from School of Natural and Environmental Sciences (SNES) created dye-sensitized photovoltaic cells based on a copper(II/I) electrolyte, achieving an unprecedented power conversion efficiency of 38% …
Solar power is becoming an increasingly popular and sustainable solution for off-grid and emergency power needs, and Gizzu, a leading South African brand, has entered the market with its own line of solar panels designed to work seamlessly with its portable power stations. In this blog post, we will conduct a comprehensive review of Gizzu …
Portable power stations are becoming increasingly popular, offering a reliable and sustainable source of power for a variety of applications. One such power station is the Gizzu Portable Power Station, a high-capacity power solution that is versatile, portable, and easy to use. In this blog post, we will conduct a comprehensive review of the Gizzu …
Solar power has emerged as a popular and sustainable solution for off-grid and emergency power supply needs. EcoFlow, a leading manufacturer of portable power solutions, offers a range of solar panels that are designed to work seamlessly with their power stations. EcoFlow solar panels are highly efficient, lightweight, and easy to use, making them ideal …
Portable power stations have become increasingly popular in recent years, as more people are looking for off-grid and emergency power supply solutions. Among the many options available in the market, the EcoFlow River Pro and Delta Pro are two notable contenders. Both devices are designed to provide high-capacity power supply in a portable form factor, …
We compare the prices of 10 popular Lithium Ion Battery choices When buying a Lithium Ion Battery compare price per kW South Africa’s cheapest Lithium Ion Battery Options Compare Warranty options for 10 popular Lithium Ion Batteries As South Africa moves closer and closer to Stage 8 (or Stage 11 – as some prophets of …
Perovskite solar cells (PSCs) are considered a promising candidate for next-generation photovoltaic technology with high efficiency and low production cost, potentially revolutionizing the renewable energy industry. However, the existing layer-by-layer manufacturing process presents challenges that have hindered the commercialisation of this technology. Recently, researchers from City University of Hong Kong (CityU) and the National Renewable …
April 2023: What will you do with your Earth Day this year? @Sandton-Apartments remains committed to the waste management programme which they embarked upon in early 2022. The environmentally-aware programme aims to reduce the environmental impact of the building by diverting waste away from landfills. The programme, which has been implemented by Smart Waste, was …
There’s a popular saying that goes: “The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second-best time is now.” It’s never been truer when it comes to taking action, especially when the wellbeing of business and society is at stake. In Thuli Gasa’s role as the lead on Sustainability at Sumitomo Rubber …
Global experts on solar power strongly urge a commitment to the continued growth of photovoltaic (PV) manufacturing and deployment to power the planet, arguing that lowballing projections for PV growth while waiting for a consensus on other energy pathways or the emergence of technological last-minute miracles “is no longer an option.” The consensus reached by …
Join the Earth Day Movement to Conserve the Environment The Earth and its ecosystems provide us with life and sustenance and yet globally we are experiencing the almost daily devastation wreaked by accelerated climate change. Even the smallest effort on our part, from recycling, re-using and reducing our use of plastic items to planting a …
A microwave technology invented at Macquarie University will improve the manufacture of solar cells and make them easier to recycle. During the fabrication of solar panels, silicon goes through several high-temperature processes known as annealing. Currently the cells are cooked in an oven. But in a paper published in the US Journal Applied Physics Letters, …
Enlit Africa 2023 proposes to tackle the toughest questions around power, and as a result, has attracted energy experts from almost 90 countries Power Trip: SA’s imperative and the continent’s other energy crisis From 16 to 18 May 2023, Africa’s most influential power,… Submit your Press Release for free to MyPR here: MyPR Free Press …
Power Trip: SA’s imperative and the continent’s other energy crisis From 16 to 18 May 2023, Africa’s most influential power, energy and water conference and exhibition, Enlit Africa, will take place at the CTICC in Cape Town. With South Africa’s energy crisis entering its darkest period, the thought that consultants, analysts, developers, and experts from …
A parabolic dish on the EPFL campus is easily overlooked, resembling a satellite dish or other telecommunications infrastructure. But this dish is special, because it works like an artificial tree. After concentrating solar radiation nearly 1,000 times, a reactor above the dish uses that sunlight to convert water into valuable and renewable hydrogen, oxygen, and …
The primary objective of Earth Day, celebrated globally on April 22 this year, is to promote sustainability and conservation with projects focusing on carbon emissions, protecting endangered species and the preservation of habitats. But, encouraging people to think about how their actions impact the Earth in the long-term and making behaviour changes to reduce their …
An environmentally friendlier solution to solar cell production with enhanced performance utilizes PEDOT:PSS/silicon heterojunction solar cells. This hybrid type is made of organic-inorganic material, which could potentially ease the production process compared to conventional silicon-only solar cells. It avoids manufacturing solar cells in vacuums and high-temperature processes, which require large and expensive equipment and a …
To help South Africans make the right decisions around installation and ongoing maintenance, Versofy SOLAR has collated the questions they receive most frequently and provided answers. Thanks to load-shedding as well as the soaring cost of electricity, thousands of South Africans are investigating their options with regard to solar power. Understandably, they have a lot …
U.S. International Development Finance CorporationPress ReleaseNairobi, KenyaApril 7, 2023 From March 26-April 1, 2023, U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) Chief Climate Officer (CCO) Jake Levine and Deputy CCO (DCCO) Aparna Shrivastava traveled to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Kenya to meet with investors, entrepreneurs, and current and prospective DFC clients across the …
THE South African military has put its muscle behind the circular economy with its launch of a separation-at-source recycling initiative in Limpopo. The Lephalale-based South African Military Health Service (SAMHS) training centre, which falls under the Department of Defence, has joined forces with South Africa’s longest-standing producer responsibility organisation, PETCO, to roll out the initiative. …
Nearly 20 percent of today’s electricity in the United States comes from nuclear power. The U.S. has the largest nuclear fleet in the world, with 92 reactors scattered around the country. Many of these power plants have run for more than half a century and are approaching the end of their expected lifetimes. Policymakers are …
Cape Town, South Africa – YLO Productions, a production company based in Cape Town, South Africa, offers film, photo, and digital content productions in Cape Town for clients both at locally and abroad. With their highly experienced and diverse team, they bring visual concepts to life seamlessly and within budget, providing hands-on attention and personal …
Placing levies on the profits made in the renewable energy industry could hinder the UK’s ability to meet its 2050 net zero carbon reduction targets, an expert has said. Despite the extensive development of low carbon technologies on a global scale, gas remains the dominant force in the industry when it comes to pricing. The …
About 12% of the total global energy demand comes from heating and cooling homes and businesses. A new study suggests that using underground water to maintain comfortable temperatures could reduce consumption of natural gas and electricity in this sector by 40% in the U.S. The approach, called aquifer thermal energy storage (ATES), could also help …
The Glass Recycling Company has awarded schools countrywide for their outstanding performance in collecting glass during 2022 Schools across the country had the opportunity to win cash prizes totalling R441 800 through The Glass Recycling Company’s (TGRC) Annual Schools Recycling Competition. As such, TGRC recently hosted prize-giving events at the winning schools. In total, the …
