Category: Sustainability

EnergySustainability

Banking Solutions Emerge as Key Enablers for South Africa’s Renewable Energy Transition

South African banks are reportedly playing a crucial role in overcoming affordability and trust barriers in renewable energy adoption. Through innovative financing options and rigorous supplier vetting, financial institutions are making solar power more accessible to households and SMEs across the country.

Financial Institutions Drive Renewable Energy Accessibility

According to reports from the Solar & Storage Live Conference in Cape Town, South African retail banks are positioning themselves as key facilitators in the country’s renewable energy transition. Sources indicate that FNB’s sustainability leadership has identified innovative financing and supplier credibility checks as critical components for addressing the twin challenges of affordability and consumer trust.

by Darren Holt
EnvironmentSustainability

Montreal’s Methane Hotspots Revealed in Comprehensive Urban Emissions Study

A four-year mobile monitoring survey has uncovered surprising methane sources across Montreal. The city’s largest snow dump emits methane at levels comparable to inactive landfills, challenging conventional understanding of urban emissions.

Urban Methane Mapping Reveals Unexpected Pollution Sources

Researchers from Montreal‘s McGill University have discovered that methane emissions across the city are unevenly distributed, with the highest concentrations located in the eastern sectors, according to their recently published study. The comprehensive four-year survey identified more than 3,000 methane hotspots throughout the urban landscape, with inactive landfills and the city’s primary snow dump facility emerging as significant contributors.

by Sarah Collins
EnergySustainability

Seriti’s Ummbila Emoyeni Wind Farm Advances as Mpumalanga’s First Renewable Energy Project

The Ummbila Emoyeni Wind Farm, designated as a Strategic Integrated Project, is transforming Mpumalanga’s energy landscape. With three phases now under construction and thousands employed, this project represents South Africa’s just energy transition in action. Initial electricity delivery is expected in early 2026.

Mpumalanga’s Renewable Energy Breakthrough

South Africa’s Mpumalanga province is witnessing the development of its first renewable energy project as the Ummbila Emoyeni Wind Farm advances through multiple construction phases. According to reports from project developers, the wind farm has been designated as a Strategic Integrated Project by the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure, marking a significant milestone in the region’s energy transition.

by Darren Holt