by Dianne Bayley | Nov 9, 2020 | Sustainability
Seydou Kane, managing director for South Africa at Eaton, considers the shift away from coal towards renewables – and the potential for a future microgrid energy market in South Africa. South Africa’s energy generation capacity is dominated by fossil fuels, with this...
by Dianne Bayley | Oct 5, 2020 | Sustainability
What defines the mining sector’s future? Is it the ability to adapt to new environments and market demands? Or is the foresight to invest in new power alternatives and renewable solutions that can change the market and drive growth? The answer is simple – both, writes...
by Dianne Bayley | Mar 9, 2020 | Sustainability
As debates concerning the implementation of carbon neutral sources continue to make headlines, also increasingly rife, is the energy industry’s endeavour to explore a broader array of renewable energy sources including biomass, according to Africa Energy Indaba. Great...
by Dianne Bayley | Jan 24, 2020 | Sustainability
We all know the drill. Every year starts with experts from across the industry sharing their thoughts and predictions for the year ahead, writes Aggreko Africa Managing Director John Lewis. 2020 has been no different and neither has the story with a consensus view...
by Dianne Bayley | Oct 1, 2019 | Sustainability
African Development Bank President Akinwumi Adesina unveiled ambitious plans to scrap coal power stations across the continent and switch to renewable energy at United Nations climate talks in New York in late September. Addressing a gathering of leaders and officials...