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If Only we DIDN’T Have a Water Supply Problem

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Then we could add this renewable (?) energy hydro power solution to our water supply infrastructure system in Nelson Mandela Bay. The basic premise is simple: Instead of burning off excess pressure through friction like a traditional valve, In-pipe energy technology converts it into electricity to be used by the water agency.? The energy consumed for water and wastewater treatment is around 3% to 5% of total global energy consumption. That number is only going to increase and its carbon … [Read more...] about If Only we DIDN’T Have a Water Supply Problem

The future is renewable:

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The future is renewable: No room for fossil fuels or #FossilFools. The best and most immediate solution to SA's energy & unemployment crisis is a #JustTransition to #RenewableEnergy. #StopsHell >> https://t.co/eqqvBLoHd7 #ToHellWithsHellPhotos: @LaraAucamp & @Desiree_Laverne pic.twitter.com/XzbI1tSIhJ— Greenpeace Africa (@Greenpeaceafric) December 13, 2021 Source by Greenpeace Africa Date Tweeted: 2021-12-13 15:00:53 Follow MyGqeberha HERE. More Articles on … [Read more...] about The future is renewable:

Come On Nelson Mandela Bay – Let’s Work Towards Winning This….

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https://youtu.be/p7fPWqhjWhE To inspire positive change, and share global success stories, Fully Charged is launching its own Fully Charged CITIES initiative. Later this year one city from around the world will be inducted by our expert panel, into our ‘Hall of Fame’, for its efforts in clean energy & clean transportation. If you are involved at City (or large town) level in deploying clean technologies and believe it might be eligible, please email CITIES@FullyCharged.Show to … [Read more...] about Come On Nelson Mandela Bay – Let’s Work Towards Winning This….

5 Property Positives From SONA 2020

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In the leadup to SONA 2020, property experts were united in their hopes for the president’s address: clear leadership, a pragmatic outlook, and actionable plans to boost investor confidence. Tony Clarke, MD of the Rawson Property Group, says the speech held at least five positive elements for the property market. 1. Education & Training “The emphasis placed on young people, education and training was particularly important,” says Clarke. “If implementation of plans in these areas goes … [Read more...] about 5 Property Positives From SONA 2020

Africa oil and power conference to focus on LNG, renewable energy – Port Elizabeth Business News

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Africa oil and power conference to focus on LNG, renewable energy: South Africa’s first LNG hub is set to be developed at the Coega special economic zone in Port Elizabeth, while Equatorial Guinea is pioneering gas development and trade in West and Central Africa. Source: "Port Elizabeth" business - BingNews. England take two wickets to leave SA in trouble: An unbeaten 135 from 22-year-old Ollie Pope, his maiden test ton, and 120 from Ben Stokes helped England achieve the fourth-highest test … [Read more...] about Africa oil and power conference to focus on LNG, renewable energy – Port Elizabeth Business News

What does the carbon tax bill mean for business in South Africa?

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“With the start of June, the implementation date of the carbon tax has come, and for businesses who have not considered its potential impact, now is the time,” says Grahame Cruickshanks, Managing Executive: Market Engagement of the Green Building Council SA (GBCSA). “The tax will have an impact on every company’s bottom line, although the extent to which it will be affected will vary greatly depending on the sector and various other factors.” The GBCSA has been on a sustainability journey to … [Read more...] about What does the carbon tax bill mean for business in South Africa?

Nay for fossil fuel, yea for renewable energy – Solar Power

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This image referencing 'Solar Power' is courtesy of Flickr. Click on the name of the Flickr account holder below the photograph to see more images. Nay for fossil fuel, yea for renewable energy Image by PeterThoeny Thank you for visiting - ? with gratitude! Fave if you like it, add comments below, get beautiful HDR prints at qualityHDR.com. Last month we stayed in Tonopah, Nevada. North-west of the town is a 110 megawatt solar thermal power plant called Crescent Dunes Solar Energy … [Read more...] about Nay for fossil fuel, yea for renewable energy – Solar Power

Don’t blame us, blame the view from our office!

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Sometimes some of the jobs take a little longer - Don't blame us, blame the view from our office! Also getting up there is a unique challenge in itself which is followed by the more harrowing trip down.... #straton #basystems #alanstraton #solar #renewableenergy #remotework - Taken by the Editor whilst wandering aimlessly about pretending to be in the know. … [Read more...] about Don’t blame us, blame the view from our office!

Sanity is prevailing in South Africa

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The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) has submitted its comments on the draft Integrated Resource Plan (IRP 2018) to the Portfolio Committee on Energy and the Department of Energy. OUTA will present its recommendations to the Portfolio Committee on Friday 26 October. In its submission, OUTA lauds the Department of Energy for removing the possibility of new nuclear programmes from South Africa’s energy mix for the next 12 years. “The 2018 IRP is a move in the right direction. Gone are … [Read more...] about Sanity is prevailing in South Africa

I come from the ‘Land of Solar’

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I come from the 'Land of Solar' At the office we have finally realised that having Solar Panels on the roof and generating our own electricity is a little bit addictive - so our number of panels and inverters installed has increased somewhat as we take full advantage of this wonderful windfall of 'basically free' electricity. So happy are we (http://straton.co.za) in fact that I penned this little ditty (with the help of a couple of Australian fellows!): "I come from a land full of … [Read more...] about I come from the ‘Land of Solar’

Greener Municipalities?

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Municipalities across the country are set to go greener with the introduction of a new national strategy. The Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries has developed the national greening strategy, which aims to assist municipalities to develop greening plans at local level, and ensure that greening is included in the Integrated Development Plans (IDPs). Speaking at the launch of National Arbor Week at Cedarville Town Hall in Matatiele in the Eastern Cape on Friday, Agriculture, … [Read more...] about Greener Municipalities?

It’s time for Eskom to show leadership when it comes to renewable energy

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It’s time for Eskom to show leadership when it comes to renewable energy: Eskom’s on-going scapegoating of renewable energy as the reason behind its financial woes shows a lack of vision, particularly in the light of the urgent need to develop new jobs beyond the coal industry. Instead, the utility should be leading the country into a greener, more equitable energy future which will help South Africa both create new, cleaner jobs and meet its international obligations to the Paris … [Read more...] about It’s time for Eskom to show leadership when it comes to renewable energy

WWF launches petition urging Eskom to back renewable energy

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WWF launches petition urging Eskom to back renewable energy: WWF South Africa has launched a petition calling on Eskom to expedite the use of renewable energy in the country as part of this year’s Earth Hour campaign. Earth Hour is an annual global event, during which people are encouraged to switch off their lights on the last Saturday in March from 8.30pm to 9.30pm local time as a symbolic gesture marking the environmental challenges facing our planet. This year, WWF-SA has decided … [Read more...] about WWF launches petition urging Eskom to back renewable energy

No NUCLEAR until credible IRP in place

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The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) notes that Minister Joemat-Pettersson is allowing Eskom to drive a new Nuclear build program, in the absence of an updated and highly credible Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) on Energy. “An updated IRP is is long overdue and decisions on new energy build programs to motivate Eskom’s Nuclear and New Coal power production projects, have made use of outdated demand and technology pricing of the IRP 2010-2030 report,” says Wayne Duvenage, OUTA’s … [Read more...] about No NUCLEAR until credible IRP in place