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Geothermal plant in first phase of development

Geothermal plant in first phase of development

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has provided US$143-million as a loan, in addition to a grant of US$17,2-million, for the development of the first...

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Electricity demand to grow in Botswana

Electricity demand to grow in Botswana

Electricity demand in Botswana is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4,6% from 2011 to 2020, following robust economic growt...

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Shell to invest in company for gas reserves

Shell to invest in company for gas reserves

The oil giant Shell agreed to buy Cove Energy for £1,12-billion to get access to East  Africa’s huge gas reserves, as analysts claimed a bid auct...

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F-gas phase-out could be a quick win for climate

EIA calls on EU to eliminate one of the ‘big six’ greenhouse gasesThe Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA) is calling on the European Union (EU) to phase out fluorinated greenhouse gases – commonl...

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Climate Change Leadership Awards open for entries

The Climate Change Leadership Awards (CCLA) will opened for entries in August, 2011. This is the third year of the competition and the CCLA is hoping to reach out to an even greater number of people a...

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Solar energy - South Africa’s job creation powerhouse

JOHANNESBURG / ROTTERDAM - Apart from curbing South Africa’s gigantic carbon footprint and being a reliable and cost-effective source of power, solar energy will create thousands and thousands of much...

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Shell Lubricants launches dedicated grease truck for valued mining client

26 February 2009, Witbank. Shell Lubricants South Africa launched its first dedicated grease truck in Witbank today. Uniquely customised for the purpose of refilling draglines, the truck is part of Sh...

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Philips recently announced a new range of Solar Powered Lighting Solutions for Africa

Philips recently announced a new range of Solar Powered Lighting Solutions for Africa

Amsterdam, The Netherlands – Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHI) has announced a new range of sustainable lighting solutions for those without access to electricity. It has been estimated that around 1.6bn ...

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Water Scarcity & Climate Change: Growing Risks for Businesses and Investors

Summary of new report by Ceres and the Pacific Institute: Water is crucial for the global economy – driving every industry from agriculture to electric power to silicon chip manufacturing. Beverage, a...

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    A staggering amount of entries received for the eta Awards this year is testament to...

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Solar Decathalon 2013 29 Nov 2011 | 6:00 am
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SolarEdge offers FREE weekly webinars in multiple languages
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