by Shanley Lutchman | May 7, 2024 | Energy
A recent article in PV Magazine describes a study done by researchers in Spain on combining solar PV with hydrogen fuel cells and battery storage [1]. The purpose of this combination is to help homes reduce their cost of energy and become completely self-sufficient....
by Shanley Lutchman | Feb 9, 2024 | Business
I read a couple of chapters from the book “Leaders Eat Last”. I would like to share some of my thoughts on what I’ve read so far. I’ll give a couple of points on the chapters that I read. But, let me start with an overview of what I’ve read so far. The book appears to...
by Shanley Lutchman | Jan 28, 2024 | Energy
According to BusinessDay [1] Tshwane’s city council has taken steps to lease Pretoria West and Rooiwal power stations to independent power producers (IPPs). This, of course, is an effort to reduce load shedding in the city. The power stations have been producing very...
by Shanley Lutchman | Jan 26, 2024 | Energy
This is an interesting story from ITWeb [1]. There is a residential estate in East London that has used some groundbreaking technology to solve its energy problems. In South Africa, we’re all having an energy problem. Load shedding is affecting all of us. Even if...
by Shanley Lutchman | Oct 3, 2023 | Building Services, Construction
ArchDaily reports [1]: Bamboo is gaining popularity as a sustainable building material in architecture and engineering due to its strength, flexibility, and eco-friendliness. The Luum Temple in Tulum, Mexico, is a prime example of bamboo’s capabilities, designed...
