South Africa’s tourism is about to change, as Robben Island is preparing to shift from diesel generated electricity to solar produced power, in the course of the current financial year. Renowned for its history, Robben Island is one of the…
With the rise of renewable energy three countries have stood out as renewable energy hotspots. Republic of China China has connected over 5GW of solar power to the grid in the first quarter of this year, according to a statement…
What is a floating solar farm? A floating solar farm is a giant solar panel floating over water such as large lakes, dams and rivers. This panel not only provides solar energy but also provides shade over the water which…
Why Solar Inventions? Solar inventions convert sunlight into electricity. This is done either directly using photovoltaics (PV), or indirectly using concentrated solar power (CSP). Concentrated solar power systems use lenses, mirrors and tracking systems to focus a large area of…
In South Africa and all over Africa citizens are suffering with either constant rolling blackouts or no electricity resources at all. This is worrying especially for the healthcare industry as electricity and generators are the difference between life and death.…
Solar power is not only a cheaper alternative to conventional electricity but it also benefits the planet in more ways than one. However you have to spend a little money to save money in the long term. Contrary to popular…
Unplanned Maintenance On the one side of the scale, Eskom have to deal with unplanned maintenance at power stations, grid problems and cable theft, which adversely affects their energy production. On the other side, people and business need Eskom electricity.…
The Rise of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Temperatures around the world are rising, the solar icecaps are melting, sea levels are rising, weather patterns are becoming more erratic or extreme and wildlife is scrambling to survive. It is evident and widely…
Eskom woes are a reality that we have to prepare for, or suffer with grace… An old joke recently surfaced since its last sighting in the 2008 blackouts, when Eskom implemented their latest national rolling blackouts during Oct-Nov 2014. The…