Private sector set to benefit from National Transmission Company South Africa’s R112-billion expansion plans
By Larry Claasen
THE newly created National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA) expansion plans is set to be a boon for the private sector, as...
Eskom saves R13.7 billion on diesel
Due to load shedding being suspended for over seven months, Eskom’s diesel savings have reached R13.7 billion year-on-year.
In a statement last week, Eskom said...
Shock findings of a water and electricity tariff study
John Lawson CEO of the Cape Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Shock findings of a water and electricity tariff study illustrates why South Africa needs...
Norwegian energy consultancy Rystad Energy launches office in Cape Town
NORWEGIAN based energy consultancy Rystad Energy is opening a new office in Cape Town, next week.
Rystad Energy is an independent research and energy intelligence...
Western Cape Energy & Water Council lays the foundations for growing the provincial economy...
THE newly established Integrated Energy and Water Council will coordinate and support the Western Cape government’s strategies to achieve energy and water security in...
NTCSA Official Media launch
National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA) outlines next steps to provide reliable, fair and affordable access to the electricity grid and market to enable...
Post-election focus on energy sector infrastructure development can drive economic growth in South Africa
By Mervyn Naidoo, Group CEO at ACTOM
Post-election periods in South Africa often see a renewed focus on infrastructure development, with a specific emphasis on...
City firmly rejects Eskom’s proposed 44% electricity tariff increase and will continue to fight...
On Monday, 23 September 2024, the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) published Eskom’s Multi-Year Price Determination (MYPD) 6 for the period between...
Collaboration between African countries has set the continent up for investment in the energy...
By Larry Claasen
AFRICAN countries must work together to drive investment in the energy sector.
This was the sentiment at the Continental Energy Investment Forum 2024,...
Eskom’s loadshedding-free winter enables a likely scenario of a loadshedding-free summer outlook
Eskom provided its outlook for the summer period, 1 September 2024 to 31 March 2025, and provided an update on its current business operations...
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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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