Stellenbosch University researchers suggesting that offshore wind farms could theoretically supply between 15% and 800% of South Africa’s current annual electricity demand.
Former minister Pravin Gordhan admitted to hospital, Ex-Cape Town mayco member Malusi Booi arrested, Rupert Murdoch’s $15bn Succession style court battle, Mysterious ‘UFO’ over NYC, and 163 consecutive days without load shedding.
You can always rely on the Dutch to come up with clever ideas. Perhaps living below sea level has instilled a respect for the fragility of our species, but they seem to be ahead of the curve when it comes to sustainability.
The local production of solar panels received a multi-million-rand boost thanks to the Western Cape’s commitment to a green economy, but that’s not the most impressive part.
A plan to establish the world’s largest green-energy financing initiative is currently being formulated, and there’s hope that it could help turn around the mess at Eskom.
Are you attempting to reduce your environmental impact by harnessing the power of the sun? Good for you – just be sure to let the City of Cape Town know, or else.
Many conscious shoppers will tell you that H&M is trash, with some ethically questionable means of production, but here’s what happens to their actual trash.
‘Going Green’ is more than just a trend these days, it is a business strategy and a lifestyle choice that can actually save you money while saving the earth all at the same time.
In Brazil, the Santa Rita do Sapucaí prison has taken a new approach in its attempts to produce green energy – they’re harnessing the pedal work of their inmates.
Plans have recently been put into motion which could make Durban the first South African city to harness energy from the power of the ocean. If successful, it would be a massive boon to the city’s green investment potential. Click through for the full story.