October 12, 2012

How to make a solar water heater from plastic bottles

Retired mechanic Jose Alano invented a simple, cheap, energy saving rooftop solar water heater which is benefiting thousands of people. Here’s how it’s done… José Alano […]
June 7, 2011

Can organic agriculture survive a depressed economy?

Eco-friendly, organic agriculture can both improve livelihoods across the globe and help protect the planet’s natural resources; harnessing untapped potential for helping farmers and consumers alike […]
April 24, 2011

10 Eco-Friendly Winter Warmers

South Africa: In the thick of winter we’re going to want to keep warm and cosy! We’re not going to want to give up any of […]
April 24, 2011

Easter Water and Water in Religion: Part 1

  Water has a central place in the practices and beliefs of many religions for two main reasons.  Firstly, water cleanses.  Water washes away impurities and […]
April 4, 2011

What is Sustainability?

The concept of sustainability has been sustaining the earth for as long as it’s been around – that’s why this planet is still here. Yet there […]
April 3, 2011

Radioactive Water Leaks Into Sea From Crippled Nuclear Plant (Japan)

RIKUZENTAKATA, Japan — Highly radioactive water spilled into the ocean off a tsunami-damaged nuclear power plant Saturday, as Japan’s prime minister surveyed the damage in a […]
April 2, 2011

Exposure to Noise Pollution is Shortening Lives

Exposure to noise pollution is shortening lives and causing significant health problems in Western Europe, and is second only to air pollution as a cause of […]
March 8, 2011

South Africa: Solar Water Heater Market Poised for Strong Growth

Global consultancy Frost & Sullivan (F&S) said that the solar water heater (SWH) market in South Africa grew significantly in the past four years, and suggested […]
January 28, 2011

Eskom aims to have 925 000 Solar Water Heaters installed by 2013

Electricity utility Eskom said that it aimed at having 925 000 solar water heaters (SWH) installed by 2013, which would result in energy savings equivalent to […]
November 26, 2010

Questions Around Eskom’s Solar hot water Subsidy

THE Eskom subsidy for solar water heaters should be used to support the local industry and create local jobs, said Mr Michael Bagraim, the new President […]
October 26, 2010

Eskom sees 1 000-MW shortfall in 2012

South African power utility Eskom calculates that South Africa’s electricity shortfall could peak in 2012 at 9 TWh, the equivalent of 1 000 MW, having confirmed […]
October 17, 2010

Solar Can Be A Marketable Home Improvement

As the U.S. housing market continues to stall, homeowners looking to sell their homes need to identify the best steps they can take to make their […]
October 15, 2010

BMW South Africa invests in solar water heating system

Automotive manufacturer BMW South Africa (BMW SA) has invested in a 6 500 l/day solar water heating installation, as it continues to progress with energy efficiency […]
October 7, 2010

Higher rebates spur interest in solar water heating – Eskom

Electricity utility Eskom has seen a dramatic increase in interest in installing solar water heater (SWH) systems since the rebate was increased earlier this year, the […]
October 4, 2010

Solar Power Myths

Solar power myth busting I’ve been working in the renewable energy industry for a couple of years now and while I’m still by no means a […]
September 29, 2010

Hybrid solar system for heat and electricity funded

PVT Solar is entering the solar-panel market with a twist: its system generates electricity as well as heat. The San Francisco area-based start-up today said that […]
September 18, 2010

Solar Water Heating in South Africa

Whoever said that change is the only constant knew what they were talking about. On the one hand I realise that this is a time of […]
September 8, 2010

How to Finance a Home Solar Energy System

When one looks at the initial cost of solar powering a home, many of us cringe at having to fork out to install the solar items […]