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BYD saw a massive spike towards the end of the year, as it competes with Tesla to be the world’s best-selling electric vehicle maker.
Joburg’s City Power has announced it will extend operating hours to 7pm in a bid to complete the upgrades of the 1,000 odd households who have not upgraded their prepaid meters.
The City has emphasised that it will not stop its revenue protection activities, as any income loss is essential to help pay for the cost of providing electricity.
“By investing in clean energy projects and providing technical expertise, the European Union and its member States support South Africa in making the most of its green potential, promoting sustainable economic development and directly benefiting South Africans,” said Ramokgopa.
According to the IEA, the world now invests almost twice as much in clean energy as it does in fossil fuels.
What motivations underlie this theory of overcapacity? How can countries in the Global South move away from this protectionist mindset? And why is China's role crucial in these industries?
The total output of China's lithium-ion batteries rose 25% year-on-year to over 940 gigawatt-hours (GWh) last year, accounting for approximately 70% of the global capacity.
OPINION: We cannot ignore the severe impacts experienced inour country so far including drought, floods and devastating wildfires, writes Dr Jaisheila Rajput.
The City of Cape Town said it plans on adding up to one gigawatt of independent power supply to end load shedding over time, with the first 650MW of this within five years, including enough to protect against four stages of Eskom load shedding by 2026.
Glencore's Rhovan facility in South Africa is taking strides towards sustainability and the upliftment of the surrounding communities.
With a focus on enhancing safety, affordability, and sustainability, the City embarks on collaborative efforts with community partners and experts to bring transformative change to vulnerable communities.
Mozambique's green energy ambitions soar with plans to add 14,000 MW of hydropower capacity and launch a hydrogen program.
By June this year, South Africans in the North West can use the country’s first renewable energy charging station for electric vehicles, as Zero Carbon Charge forges ahead with its plans.
According to the International Energy Agency more than 80% of the world’s energy is supplied by fossil fuels, with coal contributing 26,8%.
South Africa and Egypt lead, but challenges persist. New report reveals untapped potential of 400GW. Can the continent overcome finance hurdles and policy instability?
“Any funding is welcome, but I don’t think South Africa must be dictated to what technology it should be spent on,” South Africa National Energy Development Institute CEO Dr Titus Mathe said at the Energy Africa Conference in Cape Town.
The funds will be used to build more solar and wind farms in South Africa in a bid to address the energy crisis.
OPINION: We will miss the opportunity to limit warming to 1. 5ºC this century with minimum overshoot if people fail to change course by speeding the transition away from fossil fuels and establishing low carbon, climate resilient economies, writes Kershni Ramreddi.
Huawei embraces the digital era.
The AEC Energy Education Fund 2023 will award eight exceptional students, with special consideration given to female students. To be eligible for the award, applicants must under 35 years old and enrolled in undergraduate/postgraduate level studies in any oil, gas or energy-related field.
One factor that is often overlooked when considering a solar investment is the impact of shade on their performance.
An energy expert says SA has passed Stage 6 load shedding and is close to a grid collapse which could take months to rectify. He adds that some areas are up to 12 hours without electricity.
Huawei Digital Power recently held its FusionSolar Channel Partner Summit 2023.
Africa is home to 60% of the world’s best solar resources.
eThekwini will be allowed to buy privately-generated solar and gas power.