Cape Town Secures R2,8 bn In Finance For Major Electricity Grid Upgrades
The City of Cape Town has secured R2,8 billion in development finance towards major electricity grid upgrades. The agreement with the German Development Bank, KfW,...
Escalating Load Shedding Across Africa Highlights the Imperative for Energy Initiatives Like the Africa...
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Mines must embrace energy storage to align their climate, cost and security of supply...
By Jonathan Skeen, MD Commercial, SOLA
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Africa Energy Indaba to host Africa Gas Forum, highlighting the role of gas in...
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Africa Energy Indaba 2025: The platform to end load shedding and protect businesses from...
LOAD shedding remains one of the biggest challenges affecting African economies, businesses, and livelihoods.
As energy disruptions continue to hinder growth and productivity, the Africa...
Eskom issues tender for biogas consultant
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Opinion Piece: Securing the power supply – Grid Management Systems, the backbone of modern...
By Herman Mare, General Manager at ACTOM
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Yet another above-inflation increase on electricity tariff – with the likelihood of more to...
Mr Jacques Moolman, President of the Cape Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
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Scope for private steam turbines to feed grid, says WEG Africa
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Balancing power generation technologies could save €65-trillion by 2050 – Wärtsilä’s Crossroads to net...
WÄRTSILÄ’S global power system modelling, published in the Crossroads to net zero report, compares two pathways from the year 2025 to 2050 with the...
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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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