Eskom’s recent warnings of gloom, doom and tragedy is enough to give South Africans nightmares. But in the gloom there is potential for hope. It comes as no surprise that Eskom faces a recurring woe – on coal shortage of at least four and...

After months of hard work and long hours, the community-owned solar grid was finally unveiled just after midday. And as the switch was flicked to “ON”, the community went into a euphoric frenzy as if we were at a cricket ground during the world...

The evidence is in: Renewable energy is viable, reliable, and ready to go – all that’s missing is the political will to kick start an energy revolution in South Africa.

The world cup kicks off in six days time – but the benefits of this soccer spectacular will be felt for a long time afterwards, thanks to the innovative Solar public viewing area in Jericho, Brits. Next Friday June 11 2010, the world will hold...

What can be said about the end of a World Cup with as many unexpected twists as this one? Certainly that Spain won through great spirit, superior team play and perhaps a bit of luck. The reality is that we'll need something of all three to beat...

New study projects solar investments to double until 2015 as prices drop a further 40%.

Today was an extra big day for the Solar World Cup project. This match was the last chance for South Africa to qualify for the next round, and they were up against former World Cup champion France.