“Weaning the world off fossil fuels is essential, but … time is running out…”
SCHNEIDER Electric, prominent in digital transformation of energy management and automation, has issued a rallying cry for governments, companies and individuals around the world...
Parliament welcomes new Eskom board
The chairperson of Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Public Enterprises, Khaya Magaxa, has welcomed the announcement of the new 13-member Eskom Board.
The newly constituted board...
Theewaterskloof water reservoir under pressure due to load shedding
The Western Cape’s Theewaterskloof municipality remains on high alert as Eskom continues to implement load shedding, resulting in its water reservoirs running critically low.
On Friday, 30 September,...
Eskom board to be restructured
The board of power utility Eskom is expected to be "reconstituted and restructured" following a meeting with Department of Public Enterprises Minister, Pravin Gordhan.
The...
Is your genset primed to switch on when the lights go off?
A back-up power supply such as a genset is critical to replace overall electricity demand during loadshedding. However, it is vital that such important...
Eskom’s new proposed tariff: Could technology help consumers and the national grid?
Eskom recently proposed a revised tariff structure which, if approved by Nersa, will charge residential consumers based on when they use electricity. It serves...
Eskom’s loadshedding forecast sees candle lights in our near future
It looks like we may be in for many a candle-lit dinner over the summer. Whether Eskom sees the best- or worst-case scenarios of...
How heat recovery plays an important role in achieving global and local energy efficiency...
Current challenges around energy security, energy prices and the cost of living have intersected with the climate crisis, highlighting the fact that energy efficiency...
From the “Bee in my Bonnet” column – The gas man cometh
Some good news at last?
THE excellent article by Susan Comrie – Sasol, CEF to open “gas bridge” to Mozambique, published on 20 July 2022...
Successful introduction of gas to plant
RENERGEN has announced completion of a highly anticipated milestone, with natural gas to plant successfully achieved on 8 July 2022.
Gas to plant was achieved...
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Power and energy efficiency news on Cape Business News (CBN) highlights technological innovations and policy changes aimed at reducing energy consumption. CBN reports on advancements in renewable energy, smart grid technologies, and energy-saving practices, supporting South Africa’s commitment to sustainable energy. This sector’s news is essential for industries looking to improve energy efficiency, reduce costs, and comply with environmental regulations.
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