Author: Staff Writer
Electric vehicles are becoming increasingly popular. Here are the upfront and ongoing costs to expect if you make the shift.
Lower running and maintenance costs mean EV ownership can prove an excellent investment, particularly as more affordable models become available.
Analysts agree that natural gas is too risky for South Africa, and it is not needed for the energy transition from coal to clean.
Renewable energy investment could go a long way to filling the gaps caused by retiring coal-fired power plants and would reduce the need for load shedding.
South Africa’s cabinet has approved the $8.5 billion (R155 billion) plan to help the country transition away from fossil fuels.
Mpumalanga province is not typically known for wind and solar generation, but there are major advantages to encroaching on coal country.
South Africans have welcomed another month of much-needed relief at the petrol pump. But, the diesel price per litre is reversing the trend and has become more expensive. Why?
Time is running out for owners of large buildings to get official energy ratings.
Energy is essential for the functioning of any modern economy. South Africa’s Central Energy Fund (CEF) does the vital job of maintaining that energy supply.
Since 2003, the South African government has been funding free electricity for the poorest households. This is because it recognises that poverty is a barrier to electricity access.
COP26 saw South Africa make a public commitment to greening its economy. But, can non-renewable resources be part of this transition?
The IMF is sounding the alarm as climate change threatens to worsen food insecurity in sub-Saharan Africa.
While waiting for government measures to be implemented, many businesses are taking control of their own energy security through investment in solar.
A drought refers to a period of time when an area experiences lower-than-average precipitation. South Africa faces an increasing risk from drought due to climate change.
Coal’s dominance in South Africa’s electricity mix – totalling 90 per cent of electricity generation – means the rising price of coal is making bills more expensive.
The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) is the regulatory body for the country’s energy industries. It regulates the electricity, gas and petroleum pipeline industries.
The main greenhouse gas is carbon dioxide (CO2), produced by burning fossil fuels. South Africa is the biggest emitter of greenhouse gases on the African continent.
Biosphere reserves are dedicated areas of ecological protection that promote solutions for sustainable development and human well-being.
Nitrous oxide (N2O) is a greenhouse gas (GHG), more commonly known as laughing gas. While N2O rarely makes headlines, it is a dangerous driver of climate change.
South Africa is no stranger to companies wanting to use offshore drilling to search its coastal waters for oil and gas deposits.