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Vodacom South Africa to utilise Midrand campus for Solar Energy production

By Staff Writer 6 October 2022

Vodacom South Africa’s Midrand campus is being kitted out with solar photovoltaic (PV) panels as part of the telco’s sustainable strategy around energy management. FULL STORY >

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Does investing in solar PV increase the value of your home?

By Staff Writer 19 April 2022

One of their most frequent questions property owners have when looking at renewable and alternative energy is whether investing in a solar installation will increase the value of their home. But the answer is not as simple as an... FULL STORY >

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Johannesburg mall prepares for Solar Christmas with solar power

By Staff Writer 14 December 2021

The lights won’t be going out at one Johannesburg mall this festive season. That’s because Eastgate in the east rand of Johannesburg has installed a solar plant on its roof. FULL STORY >

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BTTC proposes new platform to help solve renewable energy challenges

By Press Release 19 June 2018

Harmful banking regulations are restricting funding desperately needed for renewable energy projects. The BRICS Think Tanks Council believes an Energy Research Platform is the first step to ending the current funding... FULL STORY >

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Apple now powered by 100% renewable energy

By Robin-Leigh Chetty 10 April 2018

The Cupertino-based company's worldwide operations are now powered by 100% renewable energy. FULL STORY >

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Solar power used to enable Learning Labs

By Ryan Noik 24 October 2017

The recent launch of Dell’s Learning Labs in Diepsloot combines renewable energy, community involvement and an innovative approach to bringing technology to disadvantaged areas. FULL STORY >

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Better manage and alternate between disparate power sources

By Staff Writer 24 August 2015

With the inclusion of alternative and renewable energy sources to your business environment, you might find it a challenge to know when to switch between environments, to gauge when peak hours are or how to make your renewable energy... FULL STORY >

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Funding and utility connection – two challenges to the uptake of solar power

By Staff Writer 3 August 2015

Given the current power challenges in South Africa, as well as a growing trend toward solutions for sustainable electricity, solar technology as a source of energy supply has become a hot topic, particularly for... FULL STORY >

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Local companies reflect on Tesla Powerwall

By Staff Writer 8 May 2015

With news of Tesla's Powerwall dominating the scene, we asked a number of local renewable energy players what they think of this new solution, and what its potential impact in SA could be. FULL STORY >

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