NEWS SNIPPETS

RENEWABLE ENERGY
Renewables bidders conference reflects high levels of interest in SA roll-out
Lack of solar preparedness could see capacity reallocated to wind

Aveng confirms plans to take equity in wind, solar projects

CARBON CAPTURE AND STORAGE
COP 17 key for decision on carbon capture’s inclusion under CDM

SOLAR POWER
R1.6m solar PV system installed at new Valpré spring water plant

ENVIRONMENTAL FINANCE
Sanbi accredited as UN Adaptation Fund implementing entity

CLIMATE CHANGE
Concerns grow over common position for Africa at climate negotiations
Infrastructure needed to help farmers cope with climate change  

EU wants firm decisions on legally binding climate agreement

Level of ambition in climate talks a ‘serious concern’ − Zuma

Funding shortfall will not impact COP 17 quality – Minister

POWER GENERATION
SA still attractive to IPP investors despite current poor growth

GREEN BUILDING
Green building council sharpens its focus on training

UNCONVENTIONAL GAS
More technical work needed to define SA’s shale gas framework

GREEN TECHNOLOGY
Climate technology mechanism team concludes first meeting

GREENING JOBURG
196 trees to be planted along Empire BRT route in Joburg