To build an equitable energy future we need to put differences aside Co-operation is key for a sustainable and equitable energy future. Therefore, we need to put our differences aside and agree on a common goal. We, the naked apes, were never the fastest, strongest or toughest creatures. While brain power played a significant role, [...]
The Daily Vox team spoke to Richard Halsey, a researcher at Project 90 by 2030 and coordinator of Energy Governance South Africa Network who commented on the importance of the contracts, saying that it depends on who is it important to. “For instance it is important to the people building the power plants which have [...]
Image credit: Andrey Serebryakov In 2016 there has been substantial media coverage on the proposed nuclear build in South Africa. This included: the cost, the outdated energy planning documents, the international agreements, a court case involving the President and the Minister of Energy, problematic environmental impact assessments, a strained nuclear regulator and the potential for [...]
When Mr Herman Mashaba writes its worthwhile reading his pieces, not because he is aspiring to be the Mayor of the City of Gold, but because he is the founder of Black Like Me. If you grew up in the townships and various predominately black neighbourhoods like I did, you will know of the hair [...]
Latest article published in the Business Report by Richard Halsey from our Policy & Research team - on the global status of renewable energy.
Renewable energy is one of the most tangible ways of making a fundamental shift from our current climate trajectory. Weening off from fossil fuels for energy will decrease our dependence on these limited and climate altering resources and allow us to move towards creating a low-carbon generation. The African Renewable Energy Initiative (AREI) was created [...]
It is that time again when we briefly share the many but fruitful activities we have participated in as the P&R team over the past couple of months. As the Policy & Research (P&R) team, we try to facilitate discussions around transparent climate actions necessary for a low-carbon world, but we also enjoy being part [...]
Project 90 is now selling our latest product: the Keep it Bag. A slow cooker bag to cook your food in which will help save energy costs. Please contact us to place your order.
The public consultation phase on the IRP2 process (which will decide South Africa's energy future) closes on Friday. We are mobilising as many people as possible to support a renewable energy future by making your own submission. We've made it as easy as possible, all you need to do is read through our submission and, if you agree with it, add your own contact details and send it through. Feel free to add or change anything or, if you're feeling up to it, draft your own submission. This is your chance to make a difference!
Our last post looked at the world we would like to live in, now we take a look at the world we could find ourselves living in unless we start cutting carbon... today. And a reminder that voting for the Blog Awards closes tomorrow - so please vote for us if you haven't already. Thanks.
