KZN Sustainable Energy Forum (KSEF)

The purpose of the KZN Sustainable Energy Forum (KSEF) is to facilitate the development of the sustainable energy sector in KZN through information dissemination and networking opportunities.  It is an initiative of the Durban Industry Climate Changer Partnership Project and is jointly funded by the eThekwini Energy Office and United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO). 

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How do I become a member of KSEF and what does it involve?
Register here by submitting your details. No membership fees or registration costs are currently required of any KSEF member. 

Being a member of KSEF, your information will be added to the KSEF database, to which only the chair and KSEF manager has access to.    You are also able to publically advertise your organisation details on the KSEF website if you wish. 

2. What does KSEF offer me / my business / my organisation?

You will be invited to all Forum Meetings, which act as a platform where new and current SE projects in KZN are introduced, allow for questions to be raised and input made by other stakeholders and I&APs who have relevant expertise on these SE projects, identify institutional barriers to SE projects and seek to conceptualise solutions to these barriers, and foster informed discussion to contribute the most appropriate and practical implementation of these SE research projects

You will also receive notice of the most recent tenders for SE projects in KZN through eThekwini’s Energy Office. And you will also benefit from the opportunity to network with other KSEF members.

3. Where is KSEF based and when does KSEF meet?

Because KSEF is currently housed in eThekwini’s Energy Office, in Durban, most Forum Meetings are held in Durban. The Forum Meetings are open to all KSEF members and are held every quarter.

4. How can I advertise my sustainable energy business on the KSEF website?

Currently KSEF members can select an option to advertise their organisation details on our service providers list. If you are registered and have not been publicly listed, please contact http://www.kznenergy.org.za/default.aspx

538 Successful Solar Geyser Rebate Claim

SolarTech completes its 538 successful solar geyser rebate claim with a total monetary value of R 1,736,007.00 and extends its thanks to Deloitte and Eskom for all the help in what has become a seamless process.

Installing a SolarTech 200 Liter Solar Geyser by one of our accredited franchises will entitle you to a rebate of R6,778 (Indirect system) or a R7,216 (direct system)

from Eskom as well as save you up to 90% on your water heating bill. 

Go to this ‘You Tube Movie’ to find out more about Solartech :  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-1fhsBT4ZY

Eskom Solar Geyser Rebate

According to the Eskom website:
"The Eskom Solar Water Heating Programme is driven by government which has set a target for renewable energy to contribute 10 000 gigawatt hours (GWh) of final energy consumption by 2013. Solar water heating could contribute up to 23% of this target. Eskom is supporting this drive through the large-scale introduction of solar water heating as it is one of the most effective renewable energy sources available."

Find out how the rebate works. All the relevant details and supplier lists are to be found on this page:
http://www.eskomdsm.co.za/?q=Solar_water_heating_Read_more

Solar Water Heating

After you install solar water heating you will cut your electricity bill by 35-40% forever, and get cash back from Eskom!

Vote Earth

Vote Earth this year and be part of the solution.
We should have a say on the future we want.
Click on the image to cast your vote...

SolarAid - Power to the People 2

Solar energy and entrepreneurs in Africa. Solar Aid is traing rural people in Africa to utilise the sun to create clean, efficient, renewable energy. Visit the site for more useful information.

Earth Hour 2009

Earth Hour 2009 is a global initiative by the World Wide Fund for Nature which acts as a worldwide call to action to every individual, business and community to take a stand against Climate Change. To show your support, sign up now and commit to switching off your lights for one hour on Saturday, March 28th at 8:30pm. Originating in Sydney, Australia in 2007, the Earth Hour initiative proved more than worthwhile when it witnessed 2 million people coming together to switch off their lights for one hour for this vital cause.

Following on from this success, 2008 saw an estimated 50 million people taking part. Global landmarks such as the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, Rome’s Colosseum and the Coca Cola billboard in Times Square, all stood in darkness, as symbols of hope for a cause that grows more urgent by the hour.

This year, Earth Hour www.earthhour.org.za will see the lights go out on some of the most recognised attractions on the planet, including Cape Town’s Table Mountain, Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro, Merlion in Singapore, Sydney Opera House, the iconic 6-star hotel, the Burj al Arab, in Dubai, Millennium Stadium in Cardiff and the world’s tallest constructed building, the Taipei 101.

Earth Hour 2009 has one major aim: to unite the citizens of the world in the fight against climate change in order to convince governments and world leaders that our planet cannot wait any longer. There simply isn’t enough time, and therefore 2009 is a colossally important, if not the most critical year, to take action on climate change. 2009 is the year we decide the future of our planet.
Sign up for Earth Hour 2009 : http://www.earthhour.org.za/?refer=f9872634fea4fc5baa3023cf75e76bcf