Pushing solar energy in South Africa
Graeme Chown, chief executive director at energy management consultancy firm PPA Energy SA, says businesses must start thinking of solar energy as a practical need-to-have solution rather than a green, nice-to-have solution particularly if one considers any impending power cuts by Eskom.
Karuma power dam technical bids completed
The technical re-evaluation process for the bids interested in the construction of the proposed 600 megawatt (MW) Karuma hydropower project has been completed. The procurement process now enters the financial evaluation stage, after which the best evaluated firm will be invited for negotiations, acceptance and signing of the contract before construction works starts.
“A team of highly competent experts has completed the technical-evaluation process and we are moving on the next procurement stage,†Paul Mubiru, the acting permanent secretary in the energy ministry said on Monday. “Their report is with us. But we don’t want to disclose the details as per the law.â€Â
Buseruka dam to supply power to 1,000 homes
The days of load shedding electricity are increasingly getting numbered, following the addition of 9 megawatts to the national grid by Hydromax Ltd, a renewable energy firm. President Museveni is expected to officially launch the project today Friday in Buseruka, Hoima district.
Bid to advance Africa’s power infrastructure
An inaugural conference and exhibition aims to provide a platform for discussion and debate on ways power is provided throughout the continent.
An event designed to bring African nations together to explore solutions to improve the continent’s electricity infrastructure is be held for the first time this year.
The inaugural DistribuTECH Africa 2013 conference and exhibition will be held from October 30 to November 1 at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa.
