Category Renewable Energy Insights

Shaping South Africa’s energy future

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…

Solar Panel Roads

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…

Robben Island prepares for solar power

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…

Floating Solar Farms

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…

Solar Inventions Save the Day

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…