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Take Control of Your Business Energy Costs – Comparing Rates and Providers
As a business owner, you know how important it is to control your energy costs. With energy costs taking up an increasingly larger portion of your operating budget, it’s essential to make sure you’re getting the best rate available. But…
Significant growth ahead for Africa’s mining sector in 2023
Still recovering from the post-pandemic slump, 2022 proved to be a turbulent year for the mining industry. However, the sector is primed for growth in 2023 on the back of several positive headwinds. This according to Johann de Bruin, founder…
Ericsson: Cellular connectivity key to tackle surging electricity demand
Ericsson has released a Connected Energy Utilities report in partnership with Arthur D. Little, highlighting the significance of cellular technology in the digitalisation of the energy sector. As energy costs and demand for electricity rise, the report explores a vision…
MTN SA Rolls Out Green Energy Programme
To secure and procure reliable energy, MTN South Africa this week launched a request for proposal (RFP) which will see the MTN Headquarters becoming a completely “green” office. Phase 1 involves the procurement of providers for alternative energy rooftops and…
Now’s the time to join the energy revolution
South Africa is not alone when it comes to energy supply woes. In Europe and the UK, energy prices are soaring while in the United States as many as one in six households cannot afford their electricity bills. Globally, we…
Power Crisis: Eskom Announces 3 Initiatives to Try Stop SA’s Loadshedding
As part of the broad measures to address South Africa’s power outage crisis, public energy utility Eskom has announced the launch of three initiatives to procure much-needed power for the national grid. Initially, the programmes will focus on generators capable…
Energy Crisis: Unblocking South Africa’s Liquified Natural Gas Pipeline
Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) offers a unique energy opportunity for Africa, writes Niall Kramer, former Shell and Chevron executive and ex-CEO of the SA Oil & Gas Alliance. It comes at a lower environmental cost than oil or coal –…
How Load Shedding Has Changed the Way We Work & Live
We survived masks and lockdown restrictions during the pandemic, only to be confronted by a new challenge: load shedding. With Eskom’s ageing infrastructure and the slow pace of the transition to renewable energy alternatives, load shedding is likely to become…
Is it Time for South African SME’s to Flick the Switch to Solar?
The economic challenges in South Africa are daunting for most businesses. When coupled with the impact of load-shedding, there are compelling reasons why many small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are actively seeking out alternatives to the current reliance on a…
You Can Now Rent Solar Power in SA with MetroWatt & Huawei
Johannesburg, South Africa-based renewable energy solution provider MetroWatt is now offering simple hybrid solar and battery-powered solutions for rent from as much as R2,800 ($164.51) a month as part of a new partnership with Huawei. The company says that these…
Ghana’s Government Unleashes New Solar Power in the Country’s North
The President of the Republic Ghana, Nana Akufo-Addo announced on Tuesday the commissioning of a new 13 MW solar power project in the Upper West Region of the West African country. According to Akufo-Addo, the Volta River Authority’s 13 MW…
SA’s Tiger Brands Turns to Solar Energy Amid Load Shedding Crisis
Massive South African manufacturer Tiger Brands says it will soon begin rolling out solar power at its manufacturing sites. This marks a business-wide green energy initiative aligned with the business’ aim to reduce its energy intensity by 30% by 2030.…
Some Relief: This is How Much SA Petrol Prices Will Drop Tomorrow
Fuel prices in South Africa are expected to see a big drop on Wednesday as international oil prices have declined over the past month, with Brent crude currently at around $110 a barrel. This drop will bring some relief to…
SA Load Shedding: Eskom Turns to Asia for Battery Power
South Africa’s public energy utility Eskom has today announced that it has appointed two service providers to begin its battery energy storage project. According to Eskom, the project is focused on alleviating some of the pressure off of South Africa’s…
Botswana Steps Up to Help South Africa with Load Shedding Woes
The Botswana Power Corporation (BCP) says that it wants to sell its excess electricity to South Africa’s embattled power utility Eskom. In an announcement, the BCP says that it has started engaging with Eskom to begin the exporting process. This…
“The Plan to Fix Load Shedding” – 8 Changes Announced by Ramaphosa
During a state of the nation address last evening, South African president Cyril Ramaphosa outlined a new set of plans in the hopes of addressing South Africa’s ongoing energy crisis, which has led to widespread blackouts affecting the nation and…
