Energy

Chilean Volcano Ash Spotted Over South Africa

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) Teams up on Renewables and Energy Efficiency – a View from South Africa

If Africa wants to realise its ambitions of a Cape-to-Cairo trade route of bankable renewable energy suppliers, it’s going to need political will that crosses national borders. Last month, the southern continent’s economic bloc SADC announced that it is on track to launch its regional renewable energy strategy next year, writes Leonie Joubert.

By Leonie Joubert

Final Report - Findings of the African Nuclear Study

Given the growing interest in nuclear energy generation from Africa countries, this study takes a closer look at nuclear energy from an African perspective and considers the emerging information in relation to nuclear energy supply in the countries that have advanced plans for nuclear- South Africa, Nigeria and Kenya.

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A secretive nuclear deal is looming over South Africa.

A View From Southern Africa on the Nuclear Issue

South Africa has the only nuclear power station on the continent. Now, the second biggest economy in Africa, and the most carbon polluting, plans to add another six or eight to the fold. But the cost could run into the trillions – larger, even, than the annual national budget, explains SA-based science writer Leonie Joubert.

By Leonie Joubert

From niche to mainstream – German Windenergiepark Westküste in 1985

The Conceptual Underpinnings of a Low Carbon Transition

Saliem Fakir explains the requirements and the process of low carbon transitions – and what this means for South Africa.

Tackling Urban Energy Poverty in South Africa

Despite the great progress that has been achieved by the South African government in terms of electrification, urban energy poverty remains an issue.

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Renewables in South Africa: The Need for a Developmental Case

In contrast to Germany, environmental questions are not yet a voting issue in South Africa. However, providing greater access to energy is a high priority. What can a developing country take away from Germany’s experiences? What are the chances of South Africa taking a leading role in Africa’s Energiewende?

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Powering Africa Through Feed-In Tariffs

The Heinrich Böll Stiftung and the World Future Council commissioned a comprehensive study to assess the existing and drafted REFiT policies in 13 African countries with the aim of examining the policy drivers and socio-economic effects of REFiTs and analyse both supportive and obstructive factors for their effective implementation. The study shows that, REFiTs are a promising mechanism to unlock renewable energy development in Africa.

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