The light and heat received from the sun is known as the solar energy, this heat or light can be collected and utilized to produce thermal energy or electricity. We will focus on solar energy being converted into electricity. After…
Certain mining operations have unusual demand when it comes to power supply. So there are many companies that are now supplementing their mining operations by using solar energy. There is no doubt that this form of energy is a cost…
In the recent past, there has been an emerging trend in the energy sector all over the world. This trend has seen people shifting from the use of traditional forms of energy sources such as fossil fuels to renewable energy.…
On August 9th, South Africa celebrated National Women’s Day. The day commemorates the 1956 march of approximately 20 000 women to the Union Buildings in Pretoria to petition against the country’s pass laws. Women have stood for a very long time…
The rising cost of living has pushed many people to look for alternative means of survival in various aspects. Some are even working triple jobs to meet their needs and maintain their lifestyles. Environmental pollution and the degradation of the…
Shaping South Africa’s energy future The South African energy sector has been, and continues to be, at the centre of the country’s development. Today, with the present government’s focus on widening household access to electricity, making modern energy services more…
Saving Electricity & Saving Money In June to August, South Africa reaches its coldest temperature. Although snow rarely falls down, South Africa has freezing temperature at night in the winter season. During the winter, we tend to use our electric…
The world is changing, we all know this and it terrifies some and underwhelms others. The biggest thing that has to change is the way that we are treating our planet. The easiest and fastest way to do this is…
When we think of the future most of us have started to think negatively about the planet and what humankind is doing to our home, but there are still some believers out there who believe that they can make a…