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The Green Energy Africa Summit (GEAS) will give start-up companies an opportunity to connect with industry leaders and government officials through its Energy Investment Village, which features a selection of the most compelling local clean-tech projects. The companies will have the chance to pitch to energy leaders holding potential investments worth more than $100 billion. …
Enphase Energy, Inc., a global energy technology company and the world’s leading supplier of microinverter-based solar and battery systems, today announced that it has agreed to acquire GreenCom Networks AG. Based in Munich, Germany, GreenCom Networks provides Internet of Things (IoT) software solutions for customers to connect and manage a wide range of distributed energy …
Any contractor doing PV installation work, from installing solar panels to the actual energising of the building, must be an electrical contractor. An electrical contractor must be registered in terms of the Electrical Installation Regulations (2009) and must either be a licenced electrician or must employ one as a contracting firm in his full-time employ. …
South Africa imported solar PV panels worth nearly R2.2 billion in the first five months of this year alone, a Reuters analysis of customs data has found. Source: Boom in small-scale solar installations in South Africa
Eskom’s centralised power generation model is outdated – IOL IOL In the field of harvesting solar, wind and water energy, major strides were made with regard to the efficiency of photovoltaic (PV) panels used … Solar, battery backup or generator? Loadshedding alternative power options – TechSmart – TechSmart Full Coverage SAWEA reiterates need for a comprehensive …
The Assistance to the Poor (ATTP) programme in South Africa grants all citizens who qualify a certain amount of water and electricity for free. In Nelson Mandela Bay that allocation is above the mandated amount and includes a basket of other concessions around sewage and rates as well. As a country we do a fairly …
Budget gives you power | News24 News24 Consumers who have been struggling to make ends meet could now even consider switching over to solar energy to navigate electricity tariff hikes, … Ford SA Is on Its Way to Driving off the Grid As 35% of Its Silverton Plant’s Electricity Is Now … Briefly.co.za … has created …
PRETORIA, South Africa, 10 May 2022 – Ford’s Silverton Assembly Plant in Pretoria, which produces the Ranger pickup for domestic sales and exports to over 100 global markets, has flipped the switch and is now sourcing 35 percent of its electricity completely emissions-free, directly from the sun. This pioneering project is the result of a …
JA Solar, a leading manufacturer of high-performance photovoltaic products, announced that the power output of its high-efficiency solar modules under standard testing conditions has set a new industry record reaching above 525W. Such ultra-highly powerful PV module with 525W+ is designed to meet the customers’ desire and demand for further reducing the levelized cost of …
The Vertex module, reviewed by TÜV Rheinland, sets new industry benchmark with its ultra-high power output Trina Solar Co., Ltd announced that its Vertex module is able to reach 515.8W power output, based on the test result by TÜV Rheinland’s independent evaluation. This is another major breakthrough and milestone after Trina Solar had commenced formal …
The State of the Electric Vehicle Market in South Africa By the end of 2019, a total of 1,119 plug-in electric vehicles had been sold in South Africa, of which 545 were Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV) and 574 Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV) With air pollution one of the biggest threats to human health – …
Spoiled for Choice on Electric Vehicles If only THIS could be the case in South Africa! Mentioned in the video from Fully Charged below are these Electric Vehicles: Audi e-tron 50 quatro Audi eTron Sportback Audi Q4 e-Tron BMW i3 BMW iX3 DS3 Crossback E-Tense Fiat 500e Ford Mustang Mach-E Honda e Hyundai Ioniq Hyundai …
Powered by the Sun Sun-power for Hyundai’s Parts Distribution Centre in Germiston Hyundai Automotive South Africa has installed a solar energy system at its Parts Distribution Centre which reduces its carbon footprint and its dependency on municipal power, and thus also minimises exposure to load shedding. The solar photovoltaic (PV) project, installed at a cost …
Would you Drive a Single Gear Vehicle? This highly compact gearbox caters for all driving situations with a single gear The ID.32 from Volkswagen enters the new era of e-mobility – quietly but with full power. After all, the typical properties of the electric drive system change the way in which power is transmitted. The …
Volkswagen launches electric mobility pilot project in South Africa South Africa becomes the second country after Rwanda to introduce Volkswagen electric vehicles in Africa Volkswagen has taken the first step in its journey towards electric mobility in South Africa through the launch of the e-Golf pilot project. The e-Golf pilot project will see six fully …
Just in Time for the Holidays: Live EV Charging Station Map Live Electric Vehicle Charging Station maps will make daily and long-distance journey planning easy. Access the live map HERE: ? Drivers of fully electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles can now plan their journeys with ease using a live map to locate available public charging …
The City that Punches Above It’s Weight We here in Port Elizabeth, Nelson Mandela Bay should be aiming to become known as the ‘City that punches above it’s weight!” Plucky, innovative, forward thinking, all inclusive and fun. If Dundee on the East Coast of Scotland can do so by taking ownership of such things as …
All-electric Performance SUV voted ‘Best SUV’ in the Mid-size class Jaguar’s all-electric Performance SUV has won Germany’s most famous car award, the Golden Steering Wheel. The I-PACE triumphed in the Mid-size SUV category, ahead of the Audi Q3 and Seat Tarraco. Designed and developed in the UK, the I-PACE was created from a clean sheet …
Africa’s first lithium ion battery mega-factory to be sited in Coega For far too long, Africa has been referred to as the “dark continent.” Over 70% of sub-Saharan Africa has no access to a reliable energy grid. This lack of energy is directly linked to low levels of industrialization and unemployment, and as a consequence, …
Yes, It Comes in Electric Hyundai Motorsport has revealed the Veloster N ETCR, its first-ever electric race car, at the International Motor Show (IAA) media day in Frankfurt. Based on the road-going Veloster N model, the new car is designed specifically for the new ETCR championship, which will make its debut in 2020. The Veloster …
Hyundai joins IONITY Hyundai Motor Company alongside Kia Motors Corporation today announced its investment into IONITY, a joint venture established by global automakers. Under the agreement Hyundai and Kia, affiliated automotive companies for Hyundai Motor Group (the Group), will play a key role in further enhancing the availability of EV charging stations with additional convenience …
45 is Electrifying As an homage to its heritage and reimagined for the future, 45 foreshadows a new era of Hyundai’s automotive design focused on electrification, autonomous technologies and intelligent design. The progressive 45 puts a twist on a 45-year-old icon, the Hyundai Pony Coupe Concept, to introduce an entirely new in-car experience for self-driving …
Warren on EV Ownership Warren says Yes with regards to an Electrical Vehicle. Warren has the following thoughts on EV’s: EV’s powered from renewable sources is the only viable way of maintaining our current levels of mobility without adding CO2 into the environment. It gives us some time to change our behaviors and our attitudes …
Locally Made Trucks using alternate propulsion technologies EDITOR: Before we dive into the ‘nitty gritty’ of Isuzu’s dual fuel innovations, I would like to lay down a friendly challenge to the powers that be at Isuzu: “Lets see you also delving into the wonders of Electric Vehicles, especially short haul commercial trucks – they lend …
Guess who Recycles 1.2 Billion Plastic Bottles Every Year for Vehicle Parts When you discard a plastic bottle, do you ever stop and think about where that plastic ends up? Most would say on the road as litter or discarded in the ocean, however for Ford recycled plastic ends up in its vehicles. Ford Motor …
Electro-mobility is emotive and fascinating On 02 September, the ID.R will face a very special kind of challenge on Tianmen Mountain in China: record-chaser Romain Dumas (F) will set a benchmark behind the wheel of the ID.R against which the competition will be able to try their luck. So far, no one has dared to …
MBDA Joins the Quiet Revolution When one looks at the prevailing trends in the automotive industry nowadays, most of them have the same common denominator and that is going green. The increasing awareness about saving the planet from various environmental threats has caused even the largest industries to take a stand so they can contribute …
Electric Vehicles – Where are YOU in the adoption process? Diffusion of innovations is a theory that seeks to explain how, why, and at what rate new ideas and technology spread. Everett Rogers, a professor of communication studies, popularized the theory in his book Diffusion of Innovations. The book was first published in 1962, and …
Are the people of the Transkei more switched on than us? During a recent trip through the Transkei down to Hole in the Wall I was astounded at the number of homes – traditional and modern – and schools with Solar Panel installations. Admittedly most of the homes had a single panel for a light …
Dear Oxford English Dictionary – #RedefineTheCar Jaguar is spearheading a campaign for the Oxford English Dictionary (OED) and Oxford Dictionaries (OxfordDictionaries.com) to change their official online definitions of the word ‘car’. The I-PACE, Jaguar’s all-electric performance SUV, is the 2019 World Car of the Year and European Car of the Year. However, strictly speaking, the …
