Achieving a long-term energy solution for South Africa
Every month, we will be asking a one of the SANEA board members to give their opinions and insights on a topical issue. This month, Alison von Ketelhodt (Secretary-General at SANEA) tells us what energy issues she is passionate about...
The value of energy
As we launch into 2010 we're all going to face the spectre of increasing energy prices. The global economic meltdown seems to have flattened out and business is anticipating the start of a recovery cycle.
Eskom's Medupi station to be more environmentally friendly
On 5 January, Eskom announced that its Medupi Power Station in Lephalale will incorporate a supercritical steam cycle, which will utilise higher temperatures and pressures than previous generation machines, thereby operating with greater efficiency.
WEC Montréal 2010: Call for technical papers deadline is Feb 15!
The World Energy Congress 2010 has announced that the deadline for sending complete submissions for technical papers has been extended to 15 February 2010. Authors who had planned to submit their technical papers can use this additional period to complete their documents for WEC Montréal 2010, which will be held from 12 - 16 September 2010 at Palais des congrès de Montréal.
Germany proposes reduction of feed-in tariffs for solar sector
Solar stocks at the German Stock Exchange have been sent into a dive after German Environment Minister, Norbert Röttgen, announced to introduce a proposal for the reduction of feed-in-tariffs for the solar sector at the World Future Energy Summit 2010.
SANEA events for 2010
2010 marks the start of many new things for SANEA. Membership continues to grow and our popular events are receiving more interest and support. This year is packed with activities and events, all of which are centred on our vision of "Energy People Working Together.
Renewable energy encouraged with solar water heating rebate
The Eskom rebate for its Solar Water Heating Programme increased on 11 January 2010, giving South Africans even more of an incentive to start switching to solar energy.
Oil & Gas Africa 2010
Get the inside scoop of all current and future developments and trends in the huge African oil industry by attending the Oil & Gas Africa 2010 event in Cape Town from 16 - 18 March 2010. The goal of this event is to provide delegates with the most relevant and up-to-date information from key sector leaders to further the development of the Sub-Saharan Oil and Gas Industry.
New coal-fired power station for Mozambique
On 18 January 2010, Riversdale Mining (an Australian coal producer) received environmental approval from Mozambique to build the Benga power plant. This approval was granted by the Coordination of Environmental Action (MICOA) after Riversdale Mining completed an Environmental Impact Study (EIS) in mid 2009.
