October 12, 2012
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 […]
July 10, 2011
The Qunu clinic in the Eastern Cape has been supplied with two solar water heating (SWH) systems, through the Sustainable Energy Society of Southern Africa’s (Sessa’s) […]
June 15, 2011
In the current energy landscape in South Africa everybody agrees on the need to consume and waste less energy. But how? Many tips to saving are […]
April 18, 2011
Solar power is generated by photovoltaic cells, but two scientists are exploring different materials that could foster voltage from light’s magnetic effects. Scientists at the University […]
April 15, 2011
State-owned power utility Eskom has confirmed that it would reduce the rebate level on its solar water heater (SWH) programme, which falls within energy efficiency initiatives […]
April 9, 2011
‘Third-generation’ photovoltaics promise to bring solar power everywhere, from solar roofs to see-through solar windows. Is the age of ubiquitous solar finally upon us? I stumbled […]
March 13, 2011
Situations Where There May Be No Electricity It’s interesting to read that electricity has only been a common household item in the last 50 or so […]
March 12, 2011
Banana peels show promise as superior water purification materials. To the surprisingly inventive uses for banana peels, which include polishing silverware, leather shoes, and the leaves […]
March 9, 2011
Science and Technology Minister Naledi Pandor on Tuesday denied ever meeting with Shell South Africa or discussing the international energy group’s proposed gas exploration in the […]
January 28, 2011
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 […]
December 13, 2010
The latest figures from more than 20 scientific institutions around the world show that global temperatures are higher than ever... However the gradual rise in temperatures […]
December 9, 2010
The loss of amphibian species is often the first warning sign that an ecosystem is in grave danger. Haiti may be headed for a massive extinction […]
November 26, 2010
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 […]
November 24, 2010
Here’s how simple daily choices can reduce your water use: Water scarcity is not our only major environmental problem;
November 19, 2010
A Uasa economic impact study on the impact of South Africa’s water crisis predicts a possible decrease in disposable income, a hike in government spending, and […]
November 17, 2010
Scientists at Washington State University have proposed a renewable energy behemoth: A solar sail that traps solar wind deep in the atmosphere. The idea is essentially […]
November 16, 2010
Peak oil is not just here — it’s behind us already. That’s the conclusion of the International Energy Agency, the Paris-based organization that provides energy analysis […]
November 13, 2010
There are 2.7 million miles of public roads in the United States, and in the past we’ve seen several innovative designs that transform these paved surfaces […]