Tag Archives: clean energy
Western Cape waiting to bring wind turbines online
At a press conference recently (20 July 2010), Western Cape Minister of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning Anton Bredell spoke about the need for national government to remove the remaining obstacles so that renewable energy producers could come online. He … Continue reading
Zille unveils four-year plan for green Cape
The provincial government plans to have 15 percent of all electricity used in the Western Cape generated from renewable energy sources – like wind, wave and solar – by 2014. It also aims to reduce electricity use in selected schools … Continue reading
How much electricity do we use each time we Google?
At Solar Science we’re big believers in the power of the internet and social media as tools to help us do business. However, we’re also trying to minimize our carbon footprint and help others do the same. This infographic is … Continue reading
James Bond star’s new mansion powered entirely by solar
James Bond film star Pierce Brosnan is building a R70 million mansion powered exclusively by solar panels. Brosnan will be able to heat the house, outdoor pool and guest cabana and still sell electricity back to the local grid. In … Continue reading
Palestinians build solar car from scratch
Visitors to the West Bank town of Hebron this summer might find a strange-looking white vehicle motoring through its streets – the first Palestinian solar-powered car. The product of an environmentally friendly project for Palestinian engineering students, the car is … Continue reading
Aussie Prime Minister goes green
With Australia just a month away from a general election, current Prime Minister Julia Gillard has announced her intention to spend ‘record amounts’ on solar and other renewable energy initiatives. She has accused her major rival, Opposition Leader Tony Abbot, … Continue reading
Firm claims breakthrough on efficient solar cells
It seems that almost every month a tech firm somewhere in the world is claiming a breakthrough in creating super efficient solar cells. The latest claim comes from a company called Natcore Solar. I should point out upfront that this … Continue reading
JR Ewing (from Dallas) comes out in support of solar
So, Solar Science reckons this is a good one – actor Larry Hagman, the guy who played JR Ewing in Dallas, has come out in support of solary energy in an ad that’s just been released by SolarWorld, a global … Continue reading
Nedbank first corporate entity in SA to achieve carbon neutrality
Nedbank announced today that it is South Africa’s first corporate entity to achieve carbon neutrality. This environmental step came at a cost of some R14-million, however, green initiatives also ensured cost savings for the group in the region of R28-million … Continue reading
