A thematic area dedicated to provide latest updates in renewable energy technology. In the process of achieving energy security and fighting climate change, renewable energy is at the centre. Feature articles are provided on the specific renewable energy technologies such as (solar, wind power, biogas, geothermal energy, wave power etc). Written by solid experts in renewable energy, the articles also guide policy and legal practitioners on the facts about renewable energy.
Interview with Peace Wutawunashe from Trigershot Engineering – Renewable Energy Experts
Trigershot Engineering is a red-hot renewable energy service provider, which has hit the Zimbabwean market by storm. Specializing in residential, commercial, industrial and institutional renewable energy projects, we take a deep dive into their operations. Their solar projects are leaving a legacy in society and...
Harvesting the Sun in Hwange
At the end of April when other areas in Zimbabwe are receiving last rains and preparing for the winter, Enock Ncube sits under a tree shade trying to take cover of the sunrays and sweltering heat. The temperatures are so high and nauseating but for...
Caring and Maintenance of Solar Panels
Climate change has caused unrest the world-over due to various catastrophic events that have ravaged societies. According to the Afrobarometer report released on the 1st of September 2021, Zimbabwe is making progress on climate action, education and electricity. Due to the fact that Zimbabwe has...
Korean Scientists Create First Invisible Solar Panels.
Resource scarcity, environmental degradation and climate change are the most obvious calamities the world is facing today as a result of the use of oil, natural gas, coal and other petrochemicals. These fossil fuels often pollute the environment and cause other damage, making the switch...
The Pink Hat Initiative: Women in Renewable Energy
The Green Energy Revolution has seen the growth and expansion of the renewable energy sector across the world. Countries are accelerating actions to reduce emissions from the energy sector whilst increasing accessibility to clean affordable energy and creating employment for citizens. Renewable energy is a...
AFRICA HAS IMMENSE POTENTIAL FOR BARELY UTILIZED PHOTOVOLTAICS: ACCORDING TO INTERSOLAR SOLARIZE AFRICA MARKET REPORT 2020
Africa has immense potential for photovoltaics which has barely been utilized up until now. But a pioneering spirit is spreading across the continent, with many countries paving the way for ambitious photovoltaics projects. This is the conclusion of the Intersolar Solarize Africa Market Report 2020,...
BIOGAS – TURNING WASTE INTO A RESOURCE
Biogas technology has found important applications around the world since its discovery in the 17th Century. Over the years, the applications have evolved from domestic uses to more advanced grid tied electricity generation applications as well as fuel for motor vehicles. Biogas is a combustible...
Electric Mobility Facts – What the World Is Doing To Scale Up
Globally, passenger cars are projected to double by 2050. Most developing countries have no vehicle emissions standards and incentives in place to promote zero emission vehicles. The COVID-19 pandemic has contributed to a significant drop in oil prices and consequently, lower gasoline prices. Consumer purchasing...
Government intensifies commitment towards more renewable energy projects
The Government of Zimbabwe is intensifying efforts and mechanisms for the promotion of renewable energy and energy efficiency initiatives, emphasizing the need for development of renewable energy projects and supporting energy efficiency in all sectors to achieve a low carbon development path. According to recent...
RENEWABLE ENERGY TAKES GLOBAL CENTRE STAGE – AS GERMANY LEADS THE WORLD IN PER CAPITA RENEWABLES
The importance of energy in the socio-economic development of the world is an unprecedented reality. As governments across the globe grapple to find solutions to the energy situations in their respective countries a lot of lessons can be drawn from the experiences of Germany. Scaling...