SANTA FE SPRINGS, Calif., Jan. 20, 2013 – Trojan Battery Co., the world’s leading manufacturer of deep-cycle batteries, has launched its newly revised corporate website designed to be a premiere source of information for Trojan’s global customers, distributors, dealers and system integrators. Featuring detailed information on battery technologies, maintenance practices, as well as the design of energy storage systems, the new website illustrates how Trojan sets itself apart from the competition. Visit the new Trojan website at www.trojanbattery.com. The revamped Trojan Battery website offers detailed technical data on Trojan’s energy storage battery solutions for a wide range of applications, which are... Continue Reading
The Department of Energy (DoE) announced updates on the Integrated Resource Plan for Electricity (IRP) 2010-2030. The final draft that is to be submitted to Cabinet by March proposes an increase of CSP capacity from 1,200 MW – under the current IRP – to 3,300 MW. Whilst concentrated solar power increases substantially, other renewable energies – wind and nuclear – may be suffering a reduction of half of their allocation from the current IRP. PV following the solar trend could increase its capacity by 1330 MW. It remains to be official that these capacities will be the exact MW allocated... Continue Reading
South Africa is consolidating its Integrated Resource Plan that aims for 17.8 GW of energy from renewables by 2030. Now, other emerging markets in Africa are also seeking to expand their renewable energy mix. Concentrated solar power analysts have highlighted that Botswana, Namibia and Zimbabwe share common energy factors with South Africa. These countries are developing and expanding their renewable energy programs to meet their growing demand for electricity. The vast land availability and the excellent DNI with over 2200 kWh/m2/a, make them excellent markets to develop new business opportunities. Reiner Jagau, Chief Officer at NamPower, Nambia’s national power utility,... Continue Reading
By Nawa Mutumweno – MTN Zambia has merged with MTN Business to become one business entity, it has been learnt. The merger between MTN Business, an internet service provider (ISP) and MTN Zambia, a mobile communications solutions provider, has culminated into the formation of Enterprise Business Unit of MTN Zambia. The development makes MTN Zambia a complete telecommunications solutions provider for business in voice, data and other related services like data warehousing, fibre connectivity, and cloud services. According to a statement issues recently, the announcement of the merger coincides with the launch of MTN Zambia’s cloud computing services, a development that... Continue Reading
Sierra Leone’s Ambassador designate to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has said that he will not be a dining and wining diplomat, but an envoy that would explore all the fields of endeavour to take laurels to his country. Alhaji M.S Kargbo made the remarks at the King Abdul Aziz International Airport whilst addressing some Saudi investors shortly before he left for Sierra Leone over the weekend. He expressed Sierra Leone’s desire for Saudi investors to engage in various sectors in his country. He described Sierra Leone as Africa’s new investment destination, assuring that the country has a stable economy... Continue Reading
