Virgin Atlantic has shared headline results from Flight100, the first transatlantic flight on 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), proving not only that the SAF used for the flight is safe to use with existing infrastructure and delivers material reductions in CO2, but can also improve local air quality, contribute to a reduction on persistent contrail formation and reduce fuel use.
Category: Energy
Africa: Energy, Renewable Energy, Green Energy, Gas, Oil, Electricity
5 Ways Airlines can Eliminate their Carbon Footprint
Nowadays, taking care of the environment is more important than ever. Airlines are among the major factors contributing to pollution. Thus, they must find the most reliable methods to limit ecological damage. In this article, we will cover five strategies that airlines can use to eliminate their carbon footprint completely. Let’s get in!
Dynamics of Electric Mobility Transition in Kenya
George, a delivery executive, lives in a modest home on the outskirts of Nairobi. He unplugs the wire that charges his shiny new electric bike, presses a tiny switch bringing the quiet engine to life, and rides off to deliver happiness in the form of food. George is part of a large cohort of gig-economy workers who swears by this innovation.
We need to solve the complex equation of energy transition and grid reliability, says Wärtsilä
Behind the necessary ramp-up of renewable energies, the challenge of integrating them into the power grid occupied centre stage at the North & West Africa […]
WINCH ENERGY OPENS CROWDFUNDING FOR OFF-GRID RENEWABLES
Leading off-grid renewable energy provider, Winch Energy, has opened its crowdfunding campaign to fund solar off grid developments that will connect more people in Sierra Leone […]
Trends and Events in Africa 2018
by Johan Burger 2018 has been an interesting year for Africa, with various events and trends becoming visible. 2016 saw the effects of the slowdown […]
Friday@Noon on Foreign Investment in Africa: 2018
by Johan Burger The NTU-SBF Centre for African Studies publishes a weekly newsletter on issues relevant to Africa. This paper is based on issues addressed […]
Friday@Noon on Infrastructure in Africa: 2018
by Johan Burger The NTU-SBF Centre for African Studies publishes a weekly newsletter on issues relevant to Africa. This paper is based on issues addressed […]
Friday@Noon on Renewable Energy in Africa: 2018
by Johan Burger The NTU-SBF Centre for African Studies publishes a weekly newsletter on issues relevant to Africa. This paper is based on issues addressed […]
Future Options to Store Energy near Cape Town’s City Centre
Electric power arrived at Cape Town around 1900 with the construction of a coal-fired, steam-driven power station located near the Victoria and Alfred dockyard area. […]
