Category Renewable Energy Insights

Renewable Energy Sources In our every day lives, we are constantly using energy, usually gained from fossil fuels. Fossil fuels are things such as coal, oil and natural gas. However, once these fossil fuels run dry, they cannot be replenished…

Solar Energy has many benefits to people and the environment Solar energy is not a new phenomenon and has been around since the early 1800’s. Before that, sunlight was used to light fires with magnifying glass materials. Man has always…

Carbon Tax Bill is a benefit for all of South Africans 1 June 2019 saw the Carbon Tax Bill be officially implemented in South Africa. But what does this mean for the country and how does it affect the consumers…

The earth has been providing us with alternative energy sources since the beginning of time. These sources could provide the answers to many of the world’s energy problems if only they were explored to their fullest potential. South Africa is…

A typical passenger vehicle emits approximately 4.6 metric tons of carbon emission a year. However, every emission footprint is different according to the size of the vehicle and how much an individual travels a day. According to the South African…

Aiding Sustainability in Farming and Communities An investment is an action or process of investing money in a specific company, funding or organisation in order to gain a profit. In addition to creating financial returns for the investor, investments can…

“Asset owners should consider climate change at every stage of the investment process, from investment beliefs, policy and process to portfolio construction decisions,” said Deb Clarke, global head of investment research for Mercer, which is owned by Marsh & McLennan…

Load Shedding in South Africa New studies form UCT suggests that South Africa should transition from nuclear power plants to cleaner renewable energy. The transition could mean cheaper and a more reliable energy source, as load shedding has increased significantly.…