Electricity Consumers
Electricity
Power utility undertakes delayed maintenance this winter, public assistance crucial
This winter, South Africans are urged, more than ever, to reduce their electricity use, as State-owned power utility Eskom undertakes long-duration planned maintenance, which began last month and will continue through August, to ensure the...
By: Sashnee Moodley
17 May 13
Electricity
Transmission network aims to provide reliable and stable power for SA
The South African electricity transmission system faces the challenge of not only having to continuously keep up with the plans outlined in the Department of Energy’s (DoE) Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) 2010 but also having to ensure that there...By: Zandile Mavuso
17 May 13
ELECTRICITY PRICES
Questions and warnings on Eskom’s push for standalone investment grade rating
“Crying is all right in its own way while it lasts,” CS Lewis once said. “But you have to stop sooner or later, and then you still have to decide what to do.” South Africans have done much crying over the past few years as electricity...By: Terence Creamer
15 Feb 13
Electricity
Transmission projects play critical role in distribution of future generation capacity
Electrical component suppliers ARB Electrical Wholesalers, a member of JSE-listed ARB Holdings, is set to play a significant role in the distribution of power generated by State-owned power utility Eskom and independent power producers (IPPs),...By: Gia Costella
08 Feb 13
GEOTHERMAL HEATING
Geothermal systems a long-term investment in efficiency
Although the purchase of a geothermal heat system is a long-term investment in energy efficiency, and may take up to 15 years before a return on investment is realised, it is one of the most effective green heating and cooling technologies...By: Natalie Greve
17 Feb 12
NUMSA
Company Announcement: Renewable Energy: Stop Another Capitalist Grab! 
On behalf of NUMSA’s leadership and 287 422 members of our union, let me greet and welcome you to this important conference of metalworkers of South Africa. Without being boastful, for NUMSA, the gathering that starts today is a first trade...
Energy Efficiency
Big new LED lighting initiative launched in SA
Electronic products manufacturer Philips Electronics has teamed up with parastatal Eskom to introduce Africa’s largest-ever, energy-saving light-emitting diodes (LED) lighting initiative, which could save South African businesses a collective...By: Megan Wait
16 Dec 11
ENERGY EFFICIENCY
Philips, Eskom launch big LED lighting initiative
Electronic products manufacturer Philips Electronics has teamed up with parastatal Eskom to introduce the Africa’s largest-ever energy saving light emitting diodes (LED) lighting initiative, which could save South African businesses a collective...By: Megan Wait
30 Nov 11
RENEWABLE ENERGY
Global alliance seeks to promote renewable solutions for rural electrification
Africa, whose electricity consumers already pay more for power than is the case in other regions, should turn its attention to renewable sources to deal with current shortfalls and high prices, particularly in rural areas, Belgium-based Alliance...By: Eleanor Seggie
13 May 11
REAL ECONOMY: ENERGY POLICY
Generation plan in itself inadequate to galvanise power investments
Much attention is being given to the second version of the integrated resources plan, or IRP 2010, which government still insists will be promulgated during November, despite delays to the public release of the document and despite the promise of...
By: Terence Creamer
08 Oct 10
ENERGY EFFICIENCY
R5,3bn energy efficiency incentive confirmed
Details of a R5,3-billion financial incentive, aimed at promoting energy efficiency among South African electricity consumers, was confirmed by Energy Minister Dipuo Peters on Tuesday. The scheme, which would be known as the Standard Offer, would...By: Jade Davenport
20 Apr 10
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Machu Picchu hydroelectric power plant, Peru
The proposed expansion of the power plant involves the building of a second under-ground powerhouse at an elevation of 1 800 m above sea level.
By: Sheila Barradas
28 Aug 09
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