Local companies reflect on Tesla Powerwall
By Staff Writer 8 May 2015With 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 >
Powertech System Integrators Launches Solar Rooftop PV Solution for SA Corporates
By Staff Writer 24 April 2015Powertech System Integrators introduced a fully funded, off balance sheet solar rooftop photovoltaic (PV) solution for South Africa’s rapidly expanding renewable energy sector. FULL STORY >
USAID South Africa powered by the sun
By Staff Writer 23 April 2015Solar4Africa selected Solarcentury in South Africa to deliver the solar project for USAID FULL STORY >
Missed the solar eclipse? Now you can catch up
By Ryan Noik 25 March 2015Two pieces of footage of last week's solar eclipse have emerged that space-geeks can consider a must watch. FULL STORY >
Solar powered plane attempting first ever round-the-world trip
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 10 March 2015Having departed from Abu Dhabi yesterday, the Solar Impulse 2 plane is attempting to travel around the world using only the power of the Sun. FULL STORY >
Samsung Donates a Solar Powered Internet School to Learners in Mpumalanga
By Staff Writer 3 March 2015Samsung Electronics South Africa, delivered a Solar Powered Internet School (SPIS) to the Chief SW Nhlapho Secondary School in Dundonald, Mpumalanga. FULL STORY >
Dell Brings Technology Access and Education to Underserved Communities with New Solar-Powered Learning Labs
By Staff Writer 27 February 2015In conjunction with a Think Tank discussing technology in education and classrooms of the future at Brescia House School today, Dell today announced that it will expand its solar-powered... FULL STORY >
NO END IN SIGHT TO SOUTH AFRICA’S ENERGY CRISIS
By Staff Writer 24 February 2015Increased load shedding and endless electricity price hikes continues to haunt South Africa. A recent statement by the Democratic Alliance (DA) estimates that, since 2008, load shedding has cost the country R 300bn and 1 million jobs. FULL STORY >
The Night Light Solar Candle is an eco-friendly light designed and developed in SA
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 11 June 2014The Night Light Solar Candle is an cheap, eco-friendly alternative light source, designed and developed in South Africa for impoverished households and poorer communities. FULL STORY >
Science - The Alpha Chronicles
By Linda Pretorius 6 June 2014Knowing where we come from helps us to understand where we’re going. This month we look at how events billions of years ago shaped where we are today. FULL STORY >
Google invests R103 million in Northern Cape solar project
By Staff Writer 3 June 2013Google has announced its first renewable energy investment in Africa: a R103 million investment in the Jasper Power Project. FULL STORY >
SA teams put on a strong showing in 2012 Sasol Solar Challenge
By Hanleigh Daniels 2 October 2012The 2012 Sasol Solar Challenge has come to an end with the local entrants making SA proud. FULL STORY >
Sasol Solar Challenge 2012 winding down to a big finish
By Hanleigh Daniels 26 September 2012An update from the 5 400 km Sasol Solar Challenge 2012 endurance race. FULL STORY >
Sasol Solar Challenge 2012 gets underway
By Hanleigh Daniels 18 September 2012The Sasol Solar Challenge has begun today from the CSIR in Pretoria. FULL STORY >
Countdown to Sasol Solar Challenge 2012 begins
By Hanleigh Daniels 4 September 2012The start of Sasol's Solar Challenge 2012 is almost here. Sasol provides more details around the reasoning behind its involvement in the race. FULL STORY >
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