Entries by The Construction & Engineering community of South Africa

Milken-Motsepe prize finalists open up SA green energy opportunities

<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2402/728075-208x117.jpg?5" width="208" height="117" alt="Stellenbosch University hosted the demonstration leg of the Milken-Motsepe Green Energy Prize competition." align="left"><br><span >S...

February 20, 2024 by
AI can bridge gap in human-machine interaction

<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2402/727897-208x117.jpg?5" width="208" height="117" alt="Human-machine interaction is ready for AI disruption." align="left"><br><span >Human-machine interaction is ready for AI disruption.&...

February 19, 2024 by
Your solar panels could be performing better

<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2402/727750-208x117.jpg?5" width="208" height="117" alt="Home solar installations are on the rise, but many owners don't know that the panels are underperforming. Source: Vinvint Solar/Unsplash" align="left"><br><span >Home solar installations are on the rise, but many owners don't know that the panels are underperforming. Source: Vinvint Solar/Unsplash&lt;/span><p>In response to the escalating issue of load shedding, South Africa is seeing a dramatic increase in the installation of solar panels on residential and commercial buildings. The City of Cape Town also recently opened up applications to feed power back to the grid. However, many people remain unaware of certain seemingly minor factors to consider to maximise the energy their solar panels generate.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/your-solar-panels-could-be-performing-better-127156a">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/SendToFriend.aspx?l=196&c=360&ct=1&ci=246108">Send to a friend</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>

February 19, 2024 by
WC Government: Housing subsidy increase causes delays in project implementation

<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2402/727742-208x117.jpg?5" width="208" height="117" alt="WC Government: Housing subsidy increase causes delays in project implementation" align="left"><p>The Western Cape Government Department of ...

February 18, 2024 by
Failing sewage plants continue to pollute False Bay

<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2402/727672-208x117.jpg?2" width="208" height="117" alt="More than 200-million litres of untreated or partially treated sewage is released into False Bay daily. Photos: Steve Kretzmann / GroundUp" align="l...

February 16, 2024 by
MTN makes big gains in solar renewable energy project

<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2402/727520-208x117.jpg?5" width="208" height="117" alt="MTN Solar Park" align="left"><br><span >MTN Solar Park&lt;/span><p>MTN South Africa is making progress in its Solar Renewable Energy Project at its 14<sup>th</sup> Avenue headquarters. The company announced today the energisation of the first phase of its solar renewable energy project. With over half of the project completed the network operator has activated 5,418 solar panels out of the planned 9,000. This phased approach will contribute 700kW to its microgrid, reducing the headquarters' reliance on the municipal grid by 40%.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/mtn-makes-big-gains-in-solar-renewable-energy-project-783042a">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/SendToFriend.aspx?l=196&c=704&ct=1&ci=246052">Send to a friend</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>

February 15, 2024 by
EVs could be the heart of SA&amp;#x2019;s smart grid dreams

<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2402/727470-208x117.jpg?5" width="208" height="117" alt="EVs can be home backup power solutions and play a crucial role in the smart grid. Source: Priscilla du Preez/Unsplash" align="left"><br>&lt...

February 14, 2024 by
Infrastructure investments today pave the way for tomorrow&amp;#x2019;s success

<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2402/727312-208x117.jpg?5" width="208" height="117" alt="Source: Troy Mortier/Unsplash" align="left"><br><span >Source: Troy Mortier/Unsplash&lt;/span><p>Investments in infrastr...

February 13, 2024 by
#Sona2024: Civil engineers call for more transparency

<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2402/727302-208x117.jpg?5" width="208" height="117" alt="President Cyril Ramaphosa made many commitments in his 2024 Sona" align="left"><br><span >President Cyril Ramaphosa made many commitm...

February 13, 2024 by