South Africa and Germany have signed a declaration of intent to establish the South African German Hydrogen Task Force. This joint task force aims to explore and develop the green hydrogen market, which has emerged as a promising new frontier in the realm of clean energy. Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, the Minister in the Presidency responsible for Electricity, and German Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck have committed their respective nations to collaborate in tapping into the immense potential of the green hydrogen economy.
As the world faces an energy crisis with traditional resources such as coal, oil, and gas becoming unreliable, countries worldwide are racing to invest in renewable energy, especially solar power. Solar energy has emerged as the thirdlargest renewable energy source, following wind and hydropower, due to its economic feasibility and abundant availability. Let’s dive into the solar power race and explore the top three countries based on installed capacity, along with assessing South Africa’s progress in this area.
Cape Town and the Western Cape have experienced a recordbreaking cruise tourism season between October 2022 and May 2023, establishing the region as a top destination for luxury cruise holidays. Highspending tourists from the United States, Germany, and the United Kingdom have contributed to the success of the season.