Heatwaves driving strong growth in electricity demand – IEA

Energy demand growth is forecast to be among the highest levels this year and next, compared with the last two decades, the International Energy Agency (IEA) notes in its ‘Electricity Mid-Year Update’ report.

Solar PV technology alone is expected to account for half of the demand growth increases globally.

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Economic growth a top priority for GNU

Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses the key themes of interest to business raised during President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Opening of Parliament speech; the ongoing and new reforms that will be pursued by the Government of National Unity; and the immediate priorities from an economic perspective.
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Solar equipment supplier illuminates S Africa’s informal settlements

Solar energy and lighting solutions provider ZRW Mechanika has successfully combined LED technology with renewable solar power to create its portable solar systems to provide lighting for informal and rural settlements and develop integrated solar high-mast solutions for area lighting. LEDs have become the standard, as LEDs use less power, compared with fluorescent tubes, induction lights and incandescent lights, says ZRW Mechanika MD Dr Kamalluddien Parker.
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Firm integrates technological advancements into fittings

With technological advancements vastly improving within the lighting sector, lighting manufacturer Spazio has begun to integrate solar, AI and LED technologies into its light fittings. Spazio marketing manager Moynene Bredenkamp says that solar lighting technology has seen massive improvements over the last few years, which has made it a popular choice as an exterior domestic application in South Africa.
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