Reinventing steam power technology for a low-carbon future
As prevalent debates concerning the implementation of carbon neutral sources continue to make headlines, also increasingly rife,…
Innovative financing solutions for an ever-changing energy landscape
The world is rapidly moving towards sustainable sources of energy and renewables are at the…
Why the outlook for fixing Nigeria’s energy crisis isn’t good
Nigeria returned to democracy in 1999. But it took another 16 years for power to…
AfDB-managed fund grants $1m to support Burundi solar-hydro hybrid project
The African Development Bank-managed Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA) has approved a $990,000 grant…
Mining industry calls for independent power production
The devastating impact of Stage 6 load shedding on production this week has prompted a…
Cameroon boosts hydroelectric capacity
Three power projects financed by the African Development Bank for $121.4m in 2010-2011 are at…
World’s largest single-site solar project begins commercial operations
Abu Dhabi's new solar plant project has recently started its commercial operations as scheduled at…
SA’s energy economy must look ahead to replace coal jobs
Lesley Jeffrey, principal geologist (coal), SRK Consulting (SA) As South Africa's largest mining contributor to…
Mining needs to change to be sustainable
South Africa needs to reshape its mining industry to fit a vision of a sustainable…