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Southern Africa is blessed with ample sunlight. Radiation from the sun is therefore the first choice of an SA renewable energy solution. The most cost effective electrical energy savings come from using direct solar energy as the source for domestic water... |
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Hydro Electric schemes have been limited in South Africa due to the absence of large rivers and dams, The only large projects have been developed by Eskom and a large future pumped storage scheme is planned in the Kwazulu-Natal Drakensberg... |
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The use of wind power in Southern Africa has a long history. Records show that wind power have been used to power sailing vessels nearly 5500 years ago. It is not clear when these vessels first arrived in Southern Africa. history dating back to the 15th century... |
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