SMA Solar closes its multimillion-rand Cape Town facility, citing government's lack of commitment to renewable energy.
The motoring company and Jose Cuervo explore the use of agave plants in developing a sustainable bioplastic material for car parts.
By snubbing renewable energy purchases, the power utility is holding SA to ransom, says the environmental activist group.
With its environmental partner, Food & Trees for Africa, the company planted 30 trees at the Riverlea Clinic, in Johannesburg.
The power utility calls off a 20-year power purchase agreement with Redstone Solar Thermal Power Project at the 11th hour.
The city wants to be able to purchase renewable energy to avoid additional electricity shortages and blackouts.
The power utility decides not to sign any power purchase agreements with private producers after the current round is finalised.
Transport minister Dipuo Peters today unveiled a solar plant to power Upington International Airport.
The airliners operate Africa's first sustainable-fuelled flights powered with tobacco-based biofuels.
MCI Consultants held a blanket drive for the week leading up to Mandela Day, to collect and donate blankets to Santa Cause for Paws.
For the past 13 years, the plant served as a research facility for wind energy technology and contributed 3MW to the Eskom plant mix.