An electrical system is to a building what a nervous system is to the body. It is like the center of all operations in a building. It contains a network of conductors and equipment whose main duty is to carry, distribute and convert electrical...
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It is inorganic, transparent, nearly colorless, odorless, and sometimes tasteless. It is one of the main constituents of the earth and used by all living organisms. It is a necessary form of life even without calories and organic nutrients, yet, it is still the...
The volume of urban waste is growing every single day, there is a need for all the major cities in the world to adopt a recycling initiative, to ensure the waste is turned into something more helpful, than just being released directly into the...
A circular economy is a better option when thinking of mitigating climate change and making social and economic sense. It is restorative and regenerative by design, intending to keep products and components more efficient. It is time to shift our thinking and build a...
Circular economy is a sustainability for all paradigm but mainly linked to the manufacturing industry. We all know the cycle – manufacture, use and dispose, but circular economy encourages reduce, reuse and recycle. This economic model seeks to promote the utilization of all the...
The good news is here with us! You can reduce your utility bills once and for all, by going the solar power system way. You can ask around from your friends, family, neighbors, and colleagues who chose to install solar power systems. The best...
The world is currently united in the fight against a pandemic, one that can only been likened to the 1912 Spanish Flu Pandemic that killed thousands the world over. But despite that, even with most countries on lockdown, the environment seems to have taken...
The past few months have been hectic across the world, with almost every country feeling the impact of the crisis brought by the novel Coronavirus. The energy sector has already felt the impact since the outbreak ensued; there has been a low demand of...
Every year has different weather conditions and sometimes we face scorching heat from the sun that a cooling effect becomes inevitable. An air conditioner therefore becomes a close friend during the hot months. If a central air conditioning is not an option, a room...
Too much heat in an enclosed area can be a little uncomfortable and this is where air conditioning comes into play. Air conditioning is the process of removing heat and moisture in an enclosed space and replacing it with a cooler air to make...
LED lighting is the current game changer for business and even home owners across the globe! Over the past few decades, LED lighting has proven to be friendly in regards to energy consumption, maintenance costs and the quality of lighting, except of course in...
In pursuit of renewable energy, wind power has always been one of the options to turn to and because of the growing population that leads to an increase in the price of non-renewable energy, people have been forced to seek alternative fuels that are...
Everywhere we go and everywhere we turn we see or hear about carbon emissions. It is a major concern internationally and world leaders have attended conferences that talk about how to reduce carbon emissions and save the earth from climate change. Carbon is everywhere,...
The nature of life is such that, human beings exist within physical structures, both natural and artificial that together creates the environment. These structures include land, water, atmosphere, climate, sound, smell, taste, plants and animals. It is necessary to put in place some conservation...
In Kenya today, it is mandatory for industries to perform an energy audit every 3 years. This is in line with the legal requirements by the Energy Management Regulations. Energy audits ensure energy saving measures is put into place to reduce on utility costs...
The last few months have seen the world roll into a turbulence that has left many asking if we are about to slip into a global recession and as governments struggle to contain the virus, the different economies have been severely disrupted. Kenya’s economy...
Staying home all day is not something most people are used to but Coronavirus dictates and we have no option but to comply. This pandemic is the current talk of town and as scientists work day and night to find a lasting cure and...
The lifeline of any business lies in the electrical network, because that is what drives all the operations in the business. Network operators as well as plant managers face two major challenges in their line of work; maintaining the electrical system to ensure uninterrupted...
If everyone of us would do a tiny bit more and be conscious about going green to save our environment, we would be in a better place but it is never too late to start. We can still start from where we are, using...
There is need for more heat during the cold season than during warmer seasons and it is during these warm seasons that a home energy audit is important to prepare your home for the cold season, saving energy and money in the process. An...
Renewable energy is energy that is produced from sources that do not deplete instead, they are replenished naturally. It is energy drawn from the earth’s natural resources which are infinite such as wind and sunlight. Renewable or clean energy is the alternative to traditional...
Renewable energy sources are in sunlight, in the air, underground, and water bodies. They are naturally a part of the physical structure of the planet because of the continuous renewal by Mother Nature; hence they don’t run out. Sustainable energy is commonly known as...
The biggest challenge we face in Africa today is high electricity bills and unreliable power supply that is detrimental to our economic development. For this reason, solar energy is the new frontier and more developers opt to use this type of energy in homes...
It is a tradition that every year we start thinking of resolutions. The most common resolutions are usually to eat healthier, lose weight and stay fit, save money and probably get married. What if these resolutions include saving energy or moving towards a lean...
Kenya is slowly making some huge steps in the energy sector towards renewable energy. In support of this, there are two major renewable energy projects that became operational with the support from African Development Bank; the Turkana Wind Farm and Menengai Geothermal Power Station....
The easiest and most efficient way to retrieve and analyze the quality of power you consume is by setting up a power monitoring system. Abuilding automation software counts the number of power quality events while a power monitoring system extracts event forensics and raises...
Population growth, economic development, poor infrastructure and natural disasters like drought have over time made water a rare commodity. A utility that was once perceived inexpensive and in plenty, is slowly becoming scarce and water provision systems are trying to keep up with the...
It does not matter whether you are operating a small business, a large commercial firm, a manufacturing unit or a home. An energy audit is a mandatory exercise that needs to be taken by anyone looking into saving money on energy bills and still...