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The VUKA Group, organiser of the annual Enlit Africa conference, has announced the launch of the inaugural C I Solar + Storage Summit. The event will be held at The Maslow Hotel in Sandton, Johannesburg, from November 19-20. Aimed at the commercial and industrial (C I) sector, the event

With the enforcement of South Africas new minimum energy efficiency performance standard for electric motors set to commence in June 2025, industries across the country are urged to prepare for significant changes. The regulation mandates that all newly imported electric motors meet the IE3 effi

Dromex, a leading supplier of personal protective equipment (PPE), is showcasing its commitment to worker safety at Electra Mining 2024 at the Johannesburg Expo Centre this week (September 2-6). The company is presenting its extensive range of PPE solutions including the Dromex Arc, Fir

Dromex, a leading provider of personal protective equipment (PPE), is showcasing its commitment to worker safety at Electra Mining 2024, taking place this week (September 2-6) at the Johannesburg Expo Centre. The company will be presenting its extensive range of PPE solutions, including

SEW-EURODRIVE showcased its new local product offerings at Electra Mining Africa 2024, which is being held at the Johannesburg Expo Centre this week. The expansion is part of the companys strategy to close the loop in its product range with a diverse range of planetary gearboxes, automation and

Eskom has reported progress in its revenue management and maintenance programme following an operation in Diepsloot, Johannesburg, during which it removed 35 illegally connected transformers. The programme forms part of a broader strategy that includes network audits and the removal of unauthori

SkyJacks, a supplier of access, material handling, and lifting equipment, will introduce new electric and hybrid machines at the upcoming Electra Mining Africa event in Johannesburg as demand for greener alternatives grows. The company has secured distribution rights from several manufa

The Ministry of Electricity has temporarily paused its plans to procure 2.5 GW of nuclear generation capacity, following legal challenges and concerns over insufficient public consultation. The procurement plan, initially published in 2023, outlined the government's intention to secure

Huawei recently welcomed energy suppliers, partners and the media at its Johannesburg campus for the launch of its new range of commercial and industrial (C I) inverters, supercharged by FusionSolar. Xia Hesheng , President of Huawei Digital Power Sub-Saharan Africa Region, del

Huawei recently welcomed energy suppliers, partners and the media at its Johannesburg campus for the launch of its new range of commercial and industrial (C I) inverters, supercharged by FusionSolar. Xia Hesheng , President of Huawei Digital Power Sub-Saharan Africa Region, del

Huawei recently welcomed energy suppliers, partners and the media at its Johannesburg campus for the launch of its new range of commercial and industrial (C I) inverters, supercharged by FusionSolar. Xia Hesheng , President of Huawei Digital Power Sub-Saharan Africa Region, del

Huawei recently welcomed energy suppliers, partners and the media at its Johannesburg campus for the launch of its new range of commercial and industrial (C I) inverters, supercharged by FusionSolar. Xia Hesheng , President of Huawei Digital Power Sub-Saharan Africa Region, del

South Africa has reached a tipping point where solar installations are no longer driven by the need to keep the lights on but to save money, according to an update by GoSolr. To date, South African households have installed 5 790 MW of rooftop solar capacity (350 MW added in the second

South Africa has reached a tipping point, where solar installations are no longer driven by the need to keep the lights on but to save consumers money, says a quarterly update by GoSolr. The company, which offers solar subscription solutions for households and businesses, released its q

Heidelberg Mall has installed a hybrid power system that will allow 100% off-grid operation. The hybrid project, installed by Energy Partners, delivers 3,2 MWp, 3,1 MWh. The hybrid system controller integrates three sources of power generation: grid electricity, solar power, and diesel.

A solar facade skyscraper capable of generating up to 300 MWh annually has been unveiled in Auckland Park, Johannesburg. The Metalbox skyscraper solar project, developed by Energy Partners in collaboration with property development company, Fairvest Limited, features building-integrated

Multinational heavy equipment manufacturer SANY has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Zero Carbon Logistics (ZCL) to serve as the official technology provider for the planned roll-out of an off-grid electric truck charging network on the N3 highway. ZCL said the partnershi

The Manufacturing Indaba taking place October 22-23 in Sandton, Johannesburg, will highlight the ongoing advancements and innovations shaping the future of manufacturing in Africa. African manufacturing is undergoing a transformation driven by the adoption of advanced technologies such

The Manufacturing Indaba taking place October 22-23 in Sandton, Johannesburg, will highlight the ongoing advancements and innovations shaping the future of manufacturing in Africa. African manufacturing is undergoing a transformation driven by the adoption of advanced technologies such

The City of Johannesburgs new R230 fixed service charge on its prepaid high-usage electricity tariff, effective July 1, was implemented without fair consultation or communication and should be scrapped, says advocacy group Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA). For many residents, parti

City Power and the City of Johannesburg are getting smart, with the launch of new online customer service portals. The new City Power portal is designed to provide quick access to a wide range of services and information, including: Up to three years of historical meter d

Eskom plans to challenge the City of Johannesburgs appeal to the high court. This comes after the court ordered the city to pay Eskom over R1 billion in overdue bills. Eskom will oppose the appeal because we believe that the City of Johannesburg and City Power are using delay tactics to

The Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality council has approved major structural changes in prepaid meter electricity tariffs and tariff rates and submitted them to the energy regulator, Nersa, for approval for implementation next month. For its so-called Residential Prepaid High tariff

City Power has disconnected power to three defaulting businesses and two residential complexes owing over R20 million in unpaid electricity bills in the south of Johannesburg. This forms part of a newly launched initiative by City Power and Reuven Service Delivery Centre to address ille

Nuclear safety activists have welcomed a new round of public consultations by the National Nuclear Regulator (NNR) on the extension of the Koeberg nuclear power stations lifetime operation, but criticise the lack of information on crucial safety issues. NNR put the cart before the horse