(par 6.3.2.2. 5) Big step into wind power
Big step into wind power http://www.iol.co.za/scitech/science/environment/big-step-into-wind-power-1.1776179 The factory, built by the Spanish corporation GRI Renewable Industries, will make 50 turbine towers a year, employ 200 people and contribute to the governments requirement of having a percentage of local content in all renewable energy projects. Cape Town – A R300-million wind-turbine tower factory opened in Atlantis […]
(par 6.3.2.2. 4) Solar power – Limited options for South Africans
Solar power: Limited options for South Africans http://www.fin24.com/Economy/Eskom/Solar-power-Limited-options-for-South-Africans-20150628 YolandiGroenewald Johannesburg – Residential solar power rooftop installations are skyrocketing internationally, but South Africa is still behind the curve due to a lack of innovative financing. Apart from extending a home loan or taking a personal loan, South Africans have limited financing options available at the moment. […]
(par 6.3.2.2. 4) Solar Minibuses for Africa
Solar minibuses for Africa? Data seen as key to green transport switch By Megan Rowling BARCELONA, May 13 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – As emissions from African transport surge, governments need to find ways to encourage a shift to cleaner, healthier electric vehicles, especially among the minibus and motorcycle taxis that dominate transport in many cities, researchers […]