News Snippets

Stellenbosch University launches water institute - Engineering News

£1,5m UK fund to support SA low-carbon growth, trade projects - Engineering News

IPPs to be key renewables driver, but Eskom to focus on CSP, wind - Engineering News

Wind developers slam Nersa move to slash Refit rates - Engineering News

Rwanda to spend $935m on geothermal power - Engineering News

Groundwater to play a key role in South Africa - WRC - Engineering News

Nersa moves to cut Refit tariffs just as SA promises to boost renewables - Engineering News

SA launches large-scale 'negawatts' campaign amid tight power balance - Engineering News

New think tank Mistra to probe potential benefits of fuel cell for SA - Engineering News

SA’s power market structure to be scrutinised as ISMO Bill is sent to lawmakers - Engineering News

Farmers seek halt on shale gas exploration - Engineering News

Business should aim for deeper engagement in climate talks - Engineering News

Cabinet approves 20-year energy masterplan - Engineering News

Panel stresses importance of changing perceptions about water use - Engineering News

SA moves to finalise carbon tax this year, despite global loose ends - Engineering News

Chinese wind-turbine maker Goldwind sees growth in SA - Engineering News

Eskom sets up renewable energy unit - Engineering News

REEEP to spend €4,5m on clean energy projects in 2011 - Engineering News

Alstom to offer carbon capture technologies commercially from 2015 - Engineering News

NDA invests R3,5m in new KZN farmer's market - Engineering News

Biotechnologies could play a key role in food security – US economist - Engineering News

30c/l levy will cover costs of clean fuels production – Sapia - Engineering News

NGO to host Joburg green economy business briefing next month - Engineering News

Climate change ‘possibly our biggest distraction’ - Wits prof - Engineering News

Shale gas could play key role in clean energy future – Shell - Engineering News