DAILY RENEWABLE ENERGY NEWS:AFRICA

View Original Article Fri, 18 May 2012 11:18:14 GMT

NGO calls for non-fossil energy production in Africa GhanaWeb Oil Watch, a non-governmental organisation (NGO) operating in the country has called for the production of non-fossil renewable energy in Africa. That type of fuel is believed to be cheaper, accessible and friendly to both human and the environment. and more »

View Original Article Thu, 17 May 2012 22:07:34 GMT

Investors eye SA energy Times LIVE South Africa's first foray into renewable energy has every chance of success, with billions of rands from foreign investment expected to flow into the country, says professional services firm PricewaterhouseCoopers. The procurement programme launched ... and more »

View Original Article Sat, 19 May 2012 22:07:30 GMT

Declaration From Group of Eight Leaders Wall Street Journal (blog) We welcome sustained, cost-effective policies to support reliable renewable energy sources and their market integration. We commit to advance appliance and equipment efficiency, including through comparable and transparent testing procedures, ... and more »

View Original Article Fri, 18 May 2012 08:56:20 GMT

South Africa: Bidders of second window of IPPs to be announced next week 7thSpace Interactive (press release) South Africa wants to procure 3 625 MW of renewable energy through this process. According to the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP2010) - which is a 20-year projection on electricity supply and demand - about 42% of electricity generated in South Africa ... and more »

View Original Article Thu, 17 May 2012 14:33:41 GMT

Nuclear Energy Insider: Post Fukushima, Intensified Interest in Nuclear Power ... Virtual-Strategy Magazine In a bid to meet increasing energy demands, the last decade has seen energy-rich countries in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) turn to alternative energy sources such as nuclear power and renewable energy. However, in the last few years the ... and more »

View Original Article Wed, 16 May 2012 09:21:12 GMT

How we made it in Africa

Want a stable cash flow? Invest in Africa's energy sector, says US firm How we made it in Africa A 2011 report by Frost & Sullivan, entitled ?Mega Trends in Africa: A bright vision for the growing continent?, suggests that investment in renewable energy in the continent will rise to US$ 57 billion by 2020 as interest in wind, solar and geothermal ... and more »

View Original Article Mon, 14 May 2012 07:47:12 GMT

S. Africa to Name Second-Round Renewable-Energy Bid Wins May 21 Bloomberg South Africa will announce the winning bids in its second round of proposals for renewable- energy power plants on May 21, the Department of Energy said. The department, which received 79 proposals by the March 5 deadline, postponed the announcement ...

View Original Article Tue, 01 May 2012 07:32:32 GMT

The Guardian

African Utility Week to Focus on Great Potential for Renewable Energy on the ... Power Engineering Magazine Johannesburg, South Africa, April 29, 2012 --( PR.com )-- Governments and businesses across the globe are scrambling to find ways of making renewable energy (RE) - such as solar, geothermal or wind power - a viable form of energy generation. The potential for renewable energy in AfricaESI Africa Montek's message on clean energyHindustan Times (blog) ABB is committed to making solar energy affordableREVE MSN Money -Energy and Capital all 102 news articles »

View Original Article Fri, 18 May 2012 15:59:39 GMT

Johannesburg Shows Its Green Credentials as It Hosts African Utility Week Energy Digital (press release) ?Watch this space, we are coming with alternative energy sources that will make Joburg the benchmark to show how best energy resources can be utilised to benefit citizens. Joburg will be the centre of excellence in terms of policy framework, ... and more »

View Original Article Fri, 18 May 2012 11:47:28 GMT

The Guardian (blog)

Africa's biggest bank takes a sustainable approach The Guardian (blog) This is illustrated by South Africa's renewable energy programme, which had been hindered by the domination of a state-owned electricity provider focused on coal-fired and nuclear power stations. "In order to crack through into the renewable energy ... and more »

View Original Article Fri, 18 May 2012 04:19:28 -0700
Oil Watch, a non-governmental organisation (NGO) operating in the country has called for the production of non-fossil renewable energy in Africa. That type of fuel is believed to be cheaper, accessible and friendly to both human and the environment.

View Original Article Mon, 14 May 2012 00:50:47 -0700
South Africa will announce the winning bids in its second round of proposals for renewable- energy power plants on May 21, the Department of Energy said.

View Original Article Tue, 24 Apr 2012 06:35:36 -0700
Juwi Holding AG, a German renewable-energy developer, is talking to companies about partnerships to develop solar and wind power projects in South Africa, which is striving to cut its reliance on coal.

View Original Article Wed, 09 May 2012 05:14:55 -0700
[BuaNews] Cape Town - South Africa may be able to tap into thousands of megawatts in renewable energy to meet its six percent target of hydro-electricity in the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) when the Inga hydro-electric project on the Congo River goes live.

View Original Article Thu, 17 May 2012 14:59:16 -0700
Streetlights usually operate at electricity rates like the ones we pay in our private homes. About one-third of a municipality?s electrical costs are for street lighting. So having that energy provided by some form of renewable energy, means that every cent is saved and for municipalities, whose budgets are being squeezed, that's something serious to consider.

View Original Article Thu, 17 May 2012 14:58:53 -0700
Streetlights usually operate at electricity rates like the ones we pay in our private homes. About one-third of a municipality's electrical costs are for street lighting. So having that energy provided by some form of renewable energy, means that every cent is saved and for municipalities, whose budgets are being squeezed, that?s something serious to ...

View Original Article Wed, 16 May 2012 03:49:02 -0700
LONDON (Reuters) - SSE , one of Britain's biggest energy suppliers, reported a 2 percent rise in full-year profit on Wednesday, supported by higher renewable energy output which helped offset a drop in customer numbers and lower energy demand. Related Stories 3i seen unveiling new CEO with full-year results Huge finds make East Africa the next big gas source Small business fund looks to fill ...

View Original Article Tue, 08 May 2012 10:16:07 -0700
Bangalore, May 8 (IANS) Greenpeace India activists Tuesday urged global computer maker Apple to use renewable energy to power its data centres worldwide instead of fossil fuels like coal for protecting the fragile ecology.

View Original Article Thu, 17 May 2012 06:03:58 -0700
In a bid to meet increasing energy demands, the last decade has seen energy-rich countries in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) turn to alternative energy sources such as nuclear power and renewable energy. However, in the last few years the interest in nuclear energy has intensified despite issues raised following the accident at the Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant in Japan. ...

View Original Article Thu, 03 May 2012 00:22:57 -0700
As Oilprice.com embarks on its Top 5 series, we thought it expedient to begin with our take on the key figures shaping and influencing U.S. renewable energy efforts, not least because the issue of energy security is being prioritized in campaigning ahead of U.S. presidential elections.