At the Solar Indaba last in Cape Town the Green Times covered most talks in the interest of our readers. Here is a panel discussion which looked at why foreign companies would choose to invest in SA's solar industry, and why not other developing markets. Are we as government, not only the DTI but the DOE more specifically, creating an environment to attract investment into … [Read more...]
Solar power in sunny South Africa
With the rise in demand for sustainable energy, solar power is stepping up to supply. In a country with plentiful sunshine, this seems like an ideal and bottomless resource to tap. Last week the Solar Indaba was hosted by the Mount Nelson hotel in Cape Town, and Green Times attended. This conference gave 250 director and board level stakeholders the opportunity to enter … [Read more...]
Solar to the rescue as energy costs increase
Load shedding and escalating energy costs have had significant impacts on businesses in South Africa. Whilst South Africa’s Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPP), which has been at the forefront of South African energy news, is going some of the way to addressing South Africa’s energy requirements, many businesses are starting to take … [Read more...]
