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Key aspects of smart water meter reliability for African water utilities

Smart Energy International

The conventional standard ISO4064/OIML R49 mainly refers to the metering and mechanical features of the water meter, such as R100 or R160, the length of the meter is 165mm or 190mm. There is currently no unified standard for smart water meters except IEC62055-41,51 which is the standard for STS prepayment functions.

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Wind farm pioneers system to protect birds in South Africa

Renewable Energy World

In South Africa, BioTherm Energy’s Excelsior Wind farm is collaborating with conservation organizations to minimize the wind industry’s impact on local bird populations (avifauna). The eight biodiversity monitors, who are predominately female, have been recruited from the surrounding communities.

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Could Agri-PV Be Africa’s Next Big Solar Market Trend?

GreenTechMedia

Insiders predict agricultural companies could become major adopters of solar power in Africa as farmers seek to improve the cost and reliability of energy supplies. “The electricity demand and supply profiles of the agriculture sector make solar PV a perfect fit,” he said in an email.

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Ed’s note: Energy poverty in our own backyard

Smart Energy International

The first International Energy Poverty Action Week (IEPAW) is held virtually this week, from the 21st (yesterday) to the 25th (Friday) of February. It brings together academics, policymakers and various experts in the field of energy poverty for a series of seminars, workshops and discussions. What qualifies as energy poverty?

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A Vibrant Cleantech Startup Ecosystem Takes Root in India

GreenTechMedia

Several floors below the firm’s balcony, power lines crisscross over piles of garbage, a fleet of rickshaws and cow patties on a rooftop, being dried for cooking fuel. ” Rapid growth in India’s renewable energy sector is driving demand for new technologies to modernize the country’s power sector.

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African School of Regulation launches to speed up energy transition

Smart Energy International

The African School of Regulation initiative has been launched to better regulate the African energy sector in support of the continent’s socio-economic development and environmental sustainability. The aim is to accelerate the energy transition and ensure that it is just, inclusive and cost-effective. ” Have you read?

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The role of antitrust law in creating energy democracy

Renewable Energy World

For this episode of the Local Energy Rules Podcast, a rebroadcast of episode 127 of the Building Local Power Podcast , host John Farrell speaks with guest Jean Su. Farrell and Su discuss how legal advocacy for energy democracy can overcome utility barriers to a renewable energy economy.