Category: Sustainability

EnergyInnovationSustainability

Major 720 MW Karoo Wind Farm Advances With 100-km Private Grid Connection

A massive 720 MW wind farm in the Karoo region is moving toward construction with a self-built 100-km transmission line. The project, developed by Anthem and Red Cap, is slated to become South Africa’s largest wind facility upon completion in late 2028.

Major Renewable Energy Project Advances

South Africa’s energy landscape is set for a significant transformation as what sources indicate will be the country’s largest wind farm progresses toward construction. According to reports, the 720 MW Nuweveld Wind Farm in the Upper Karoo region is advancing through development phases with construction anticipated to begin by mid-2026.

by Bennett Laura
EngineeringMaterialsSustainability

Recycled Plastic Bottles Transformed into High-Strength Construction Materials in Scientific Breakthrough

Scientists have successfully transformed recycled plastic bottles into high-performance construction materials. The innovative composites demonstrate mechanical properties comparable to commercial virgin materials, opening new possibilities for sustainable building components.

Revolutionary Sustainable Construction Materials

Researchers have developed a groundbreaking method to transform recycled plastic bottles into high-strength construction materials, according to recent scientific reports. The innovative approach uses 100% recycled polyethylene terephthalate (rPET) from bottle waste flakes combined with alkaline-resistant glass fibres to create composites suitable for structural applications like anchors and connectors in civil engineering.

by Bennett Laura
EnergySustainability

Uruguay’s Green Grid Revolution: Economic Strategy Powers Renewable Energy Success

Uruguay has transformed its power grid to run almost entirely on renewable energy sources, reportedly cutting electricity costs in half while creating thousands of jobs. The country’s former energy minister says the strategy prioritized economic benefits over climate targets, proving renewables can outperform fossil fuels when given fair market rules.

Uruguay’s Renewable Energy Transformation

Uruguay has achieved what many nations consider impossible, building a power grid that reportedly runs almost entirely on renewable energy at approximately half the cost of fossil fuel alternatives, according to expert analysis. The country’s remarkable transition demonstrates that clean energy can be cheaper, more stable, and create more jobs than traditional power sources when governments implement the right economic incentives.

by Ortega Rafael