The Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber has welcomed the recent announcement by the Department of Energy (DOE) that the Coega Industrial Development Zone (IDZ) has been selected as one of two locations for the first phase of government's Liquefied Natural Gas Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (LNG IPPPP). With 1 000 MW of the programme allocated to Coega, the investment into Nelson Mandela Bay is expected to total R25-billion, according to the Coega Development Corporation. … [Read more...] about Nelson Mandela Bay taking the lead in securing a diverse energy mix for the country
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The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) announces Financing of 21 Renewable Energy Projects
The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) announces Financing of 21 Renewable Energy Projects: The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) (www.DBSA.org) has financed 21 renewable energy projects since the launch of the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPP). This was revealed today at the annual SA Gas Options conference in Cape Town and follows the announcement of South Africa’s Gas to Power Project Information Memorandum (PIM). Ms … [Read more...] about The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) announces Financing of 21 Renewable Energy Projects
GM Commits to 100 Percent Renewable Energy by 2050
GM has pledged to source global electricity from wind, sun and landfill gas, joins RE100 General Motors plans to generate or source all electrical power for its 350 operations in 59 countries with 100 percent renewable energy - such as wind, sun and landfill gas - by 2050. "Establishing a 100 percent renewable energy goal helps us better serve society by reducing environmental impact," said GM Chairman and CEO Mary Barra. "This pursuit of renewable energy benefits our customers and … [Read more...] about GM Commits to 100 Percent Renewable Energy by 2050
East Capes renewable energy boom
MEC Sakhumzi Somyo presents his third policy speech for the Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism The Eastern Cape’s renewable energy boom has helped stabilise the supply of energy in the Eastern Cape says the Department of Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism. Addressing the Eastern Cape Legislature in his third policy speech for the Department, MEC Sakhumzi Somyo said that the Independent Power Producers Programme had injected R33.7 billion into the … [Read more...] about East Capes renewable energy boom
Power and Water Crisis Spurs Eco-Building Demand
Soaring electricity prices, frequent load-shedding and crippling drought has seen a surge in green developments nationwide as landlords seek to ease their reliance on the strained and ailing national grid. Backing this trend is the sharp rise in eco-friendly buildings which have been green star certified by the Green Building Council of SA (GBCSA) - from four in 2010 to 56 during 2015 alone (January up to mid-October), bringing the total in the country to 121. The trend is spurred by … [Read more...] about Power and Water Crisis Spurs Eco-Building Demand
Renewables the only practical and cost-effective means to address emerging climate crisis
The precarious state of Eskom's finances threatens to hinder the growth of the renewable energy sector in South Africa, just when it is needed most, Steve Sawyer, secretary general of the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) said at the opening of the Windaba in Cape Town on Wednesday. At the same time low oil and coal prices send the wrong kind of signal to consumers, although it does not threaten the renewable energy sector directly, he said. The most recent prices for wind power are 40% … [Read more...] about Renewables the only practical and cost-effective means to address emerging climate crisis
PE company contributes to Nelson Mandela Bay’s Solar Leadership position
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality is the only energy supply agency in the country that has a progressive rebate programme for solar and renewable energy. What puts us ahead of the rest of the country is that Nelson Mandela Bay allows business and individuals to run back their electicity meters, after installing renewable power, on a one for one basis. Effectively this allows consumers to zero their electricity bill. One can argue that the early adoption of this renewable rebate programme … [Read more...] about PE company contributes to Nelson Mandela Bay’s Solar Leadership position
How to drastically reduce your fuel consumption
In order to address South Africa's power issues, many leading alternative energy companies will join some of its most innovative to showcase energy saving or generating alternatives at the Power On Expo at Walmer Park, basement parkade in Port Elizabeth on Aug 8 and 9. One of the most innovative displays at the show will the world's first motorised off-road bicycle that its Port Elizabeth creators will demonstrate at a public show for the first time. The Bushpig bike has a customised weed … [Read more...] about How to drastically reduce your fuel consumption
Private sector urged to contribute to the grid and save costs with green electricity
Small-scale embedded energy generation has real potential to ease South Africa’s electricity crisis, and to assist private businesses and consumers with the significant challenges they face with load shedding and rocketing tariffs, while contributing to much needed local economic development. Elana Keef, sustainability planner at AfriCoast Energy, said the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality had emerged as a national leader in embedded energy generation. “The Municipality is at the forefront … [Read more...] about Private sector urged to contribute to the grid and save costs with green electricity
Renewable energy sector boom
On the back of significant growth in its renewable energy business, AfriCoast Engineers SA has developed a sister company to expand its vision. The leading engineering firm announced that new company, AfriCoast Energy, will now be responsible for all future renewable energy projects – particularly wind and solar – while it will also play a key role in guiding AfriCoast Engineers' current basket of renewable energy projects. John McGillivray, former project director at AfriCoast Engineers … [Read more...] about Renewable energy sector boom
