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…
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…