Eskom gains MPS Coal Power Innovation Award
Here's a good news story about Eskom. Modern Power Systems is a very credible international technical journal and they have selected Eskom for one of their innovation awards. While there's so much negative press about Eskom and its executives, some recognition at last for the rank and file who are doing their very best to keep the lights on and are delivering world class performance. Brian Statham
Energy and electricity are not synonyms
I am becoming increasingly disturbed by the frequency with which I get invited to "energy" events only to find that the agenda is focussed on "electricity". This reveals our national obsession regarding electricity supply and our disregard for, or alarming ignorance of the challenges facing our liquid fuels sector.
Can we grow energy flows when resources are declining?
Following our theme of asking a SANEA board member to give his or her opinions and insights on a topical issue each month, this issue features Dr. Chris Cooper who is an environmental scientist, microbiologist, and divisional manager at Makona Hardware and Industrial (Pty) Ltd.
Eskom Energy Efficient Lighting Design Competition: call for entries
The recent call for entries in the 2010 Eskom Energy Efficient Lighting Design Competition means that resourceful designers once again have the opportunity to express their creativity and technological know-how for a good cause - together with the chance of winning handsome cash rewards!
Going to the Carbon Expo?
You can buy visitor entrance ticket(s) and make your travel arrangements now for CARBON EXPO 2010, the global carbon market fair and conference, which will take place from 26-28 May 2010 in Cologne, Germany, jointly organised by the International Trading Emissions Association (IETA), the World Bank and Koelnmesse.
Considerable growth in African clean energy projects
In 2008, the Standard Bank Group said that the value of carbon emissions- reduction projects in Africa was expected to almost triple. Also, project values may climb to 2-billion euros (US$2.73-billion) in 2010 from 700-million euros in 2008, Geoff Sinclair, Head of Carbon Sales and Trading at the bank, stated.
SA air quality system launched
The Department of Environmental Affairs has stated that policy makers and the general public will now be able to access centralised air quality information through a system aimed at reducing pollution in the country.
Wind Power Project for Kenya
A new company has received government approval to set up a wind farm, a project seen as a major boost to Kenya's search for less costly and renewable energy to meet the growing demand of electricity from domestic and industrial use.
WEC Regional meeting in Johannesburg
During February SANEA (the World Energy Council'S South African Committee) hosted a workshop and African Regional meeting. The workshop focused on Energy and Climate Policy Assessment and also provided an opportunity to discuss the WEC''s other flagship, Energy Policy Scenarios to 2050, as well as topics of importance to the region, including energy equity and poverty, which the WEC is partnering on with the World Economic Forum as part of the Energy Poverty Action (EPA) project.
Focussing minds for one hour
Earth Hour ran for the first time in 2007. An initiative co-founded by Andy Ridley, Earth Hour 2010 proved to be another massive success. If nothing else, it's a simple initiative to unite the citizens of the world in working to build a healthier lifestyle and sustainable planet. South African Nobel Peace Prize Winner, Reverend Archbishop Desmond Tutu said, "Earth Hour is an opportunity for every man, woman and child from all corners of the globe to unite and show the world that by working together we can win the battle against global warming".
SANEA Energy Awards 2010 - call for papers
If you intend to submit nominations for the SANEA Energy Awards 2010, you are running out of time, because the deadline is Friday, 26 May 2010.
"Pleased with growth" at SANEA AGM
The SANEA Annual General Meeting was held on 11 March 2010 and attended by some 50 members. Members were pleased with the growth in activities and the financial performance of SANEA. The current Board members were all re-elected and Dave Wright of Engen was elected to a vacant position on the Board. Dave is based in Cape Town and brings with him a wealth of experience in the energy sector.
