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Eskom has achieved a 140-day streak without load shedding, a significant milestone for the economy. Despite this, many South Africans continue to rely on backup power strategies and may be considering more proactive measures to rely less on the national power grid. Explore the current pause in loadshedding and continuing a backup power strategy with us.

World Water Week has been a key annual conference addressing global water challenges, where collaborations with top organisations attract diverse participants from various backgrounds worldwide. Join us as we delve into the 2024 theme for World Water Week.

As Mandela Day approaches, it is an important reminder to focus on one of Nelson Mandela's central passions - education. The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals serve as a powerful symbol of the significance of education in their policies, with sustainable energy playing a pivotal role in ensuring quality education for all.

Global Wind Day, celebrated on the 15th of June since 2009, is a global event that brings people together to honour the power and potential of wind energy. Kestrel’s wind turbines play an integral part in supporting the objectives of this day. Read more here.

On May 25th, Africa Day provides us with a platform to celebrate the achievements and cultural heritage of the African continent. Read here to learn more about Africa Day’s history and theme for 2024.

Earth Day was established to raise awareness about the harmful effects of certain industrial practices on the natural environment. As we celebrate the 54th Earth Day, we reflect on Climate Literacy and why it is so important for everyone to be climate literate.

Ensuring we have sufficient, clean and sustainable energy sources is one of our Constitutional rights. South Africa is taking proactive steps towards a cleaner and more sustainable future by drafting the South African Renewable Energy Masterplan (SAREM). Read more on how SAREM hopes to provide a greener future for the country.

Renewable energy is set to become increasingly popular in the next decade, gradually replacing fossil fuels and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. According to Fatih Birol, the executive director of the IEA, this is a critical time for renewable energy, as technologies like solar and wind power are vital for tackling greenhouse gas emissions, reducing air pollution, and expanding energy access worldwide. Read more on how wind power will play a part in this critical time for renewable energy in this month’s article.

The 26th of January 2024 will mark the first-ever International Day of Clean Energy, which has been established by the United Nations General Assembly as an effort to provide a dedicated occasion to showcase innovations and progress that can accelerate the achievement of the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda. Read more on how the International Day of Clean Energy can assist the goals of the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda.

Wind power and solar power are two of the most popular renewable energy sources that are being used as alternatives to fossil fuels. They play a significant role in reducing our dependence on non-renewable sources of energy. To learn more about the differences between wind turbines and solar energy, as well as the advantages of using wind turbines, read our full article here.

Are wind turbines the windmills of the future for water pumping? While both structures' primary functions did not include water pumping, they have both played a crucial role in energy-efficient water pumping solutions. The question is, has powering a water pump with a turbine become a more cost-effective and low-maintenance alternative to windmills? Read more here.

Turning to wind and solar-powered water-pumping solutions is the key to providing safe, clean water to rural communities and agriculture.