16 Jun
World Environment Month: Energising opportunities for youth in a sustainable world
The South African National Energy Development Institute (SANEDI) is marking World Environment Month to highlight the opportunities that green economies present for young people who are equally recognised and celebrated in June. The global shift to sustainable energy technologies presents a unique opportunity to empower, skill and develop South Africa’s youth to take advantage of...
16 Jun
DSI ENERGY SECRETARIAT flagships for a sustainable and secure energy future
The DSI Energy Secretariat’s mandate is centered around monitoring the implementation of the Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) Decadal Plan as well as monitoring innovation policies relevant to the energy sector through the four flagships: Hydrogen South Africa (HySA), Carbon Dioxide Capture and Utilisation (Coal CO2-x), Renewable Energy Hub & Spokes and Energy Storage. In...
22 Apr
South Africa faces a tough road to net-zero emissions by 2050
The International Energy Agency (IEA) – of which South Africa is an association country – recently released a report detailing a way forward for countries looking to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 and thus give the world an even chance of limiting the global temperature rise to 1.5°C. However, the recommended path to net-zero would...
16 Apr
SANEDI Plan to Stop Loadshadding in Six (6) Months
Powering Progress: South Africa-Japan Partnership Set to Spark R300 Billion GreenHydrogen Revolution A partnership that could inject R300 billion into the local green-hydrogen economy over the next three to five years is rapidly taking shape between South Africa and Japan – and that is only part of the good news. The inability to beneficiate its...
16 Apr
SANEDI offers three tips for cooling your home this summer with a cool-coated roof
Over a matter of days, South Africa’s winter chill has burned off with a very warm summer ahead. This will see a change in household requirements, from heating to cooling. “This should also bring about a change in energy usage,” comments Denise Lundall, Project Officer Energy Efficiency Cool Surface at the South African National Energy...
16 Apr
AN INCLUSIVE APPROACH TO ENCOURAGING WOMEN IN ENERGY: THE TIME IS NOW
The recent national focus on gender mainstreaming and women empowerment has been inspiring to see. As companies across all industries in South Africa showcased their strong female talent during August – “Women’s Month” – I was encouraged to look beyond just the media frenzy and think about how we can maintain the momentum, practically. I...