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May 10, 2014 By Anne Hulsey Leave a Comment

The World’s Most Attractive Solar Markets

Filed Under: Energy Production, Mexico, Renewable Energy, Solar Energy, South Africa, Turkey

The solar energy industry is growing as a very promising, international opportunity for investment. Therefore IHS Technology,  a “global information company with world-class experts in the pivotal areas shaping today’s business landscape” compiles a quarterly assessment of the “attractiveness profile” for emerging photovoltaic markets. In early 2014, this list is… read more 

May 9, 2014 By Anne Hulsey Leave a Comment

Eskom’s Role in South Africa’s Electricity Generation and Efficiency

Filed Under: Electricity Production, South Africa

South Africa’s energy production sector is fairly concentrated among a few actors. 85% of coal mining (~80% of SA’s energy and 90% of its electricity production) is controlled by five companies. Electricity generation is even more concentrated. Though the state owned Eskom does not have exclusive rights, it does produce… read more 

May 9, 2014 By Anne Hulsey Leave a Comment

South Africa: is the Future More Coal or Renewables?

Filed Under: Coal, Energy Production, Renewable Energy, South Africa

The African continent has a lot to lose with regards to future climate change. The twisted irony is that many of these countries are not major contributors to global emissions. However, this cannot be said of South Africa which, at roughly 500 MtCO2e/year, contributes 40% of the continent’s greenhouse gas.… read more 

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