https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/page/energy-efficiency Thu, 04 Jun 2026 23:25:26 +0200 FeedCreator 1.7.3 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/smart-maintenance-systems-demonstrably-enhance-operational-performance-2026-05-29 Lumkile Nkomfe Energy Efficiency Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 +0200 721372 1780045446 1780005600 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001272147_resized_seweurodrivesdriveradariotsuitemay20261022.jpg GOOD INSIGHT SEW-EURODRIVE’s DriveRadar IoT Suite for industrial gear units provides advanced condition monitoring and data-driven insights. 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/opinion-the-electricity-conversation-nobody-is-having-tariffs-are-the-market-2026-05-28 Creamer Media Reporter ELECTRICITY Thu, 28 May 2026 16:29:00 +0200 722382 1779979961 1779978540 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001275183_resized_untitled28may2026at164309.jpeg Energy Council of South Africa project delivery senior manager Vasanie Pather 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/a-year-without-loadshedding-proves-reforms-works-now-to-finish-the-job-mavuso-2026-05-25 Sabrina Jardim ECONOMY Mon, 25 May 2026 11:00:00 +0200 721989 1779718962 1779699600 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001273953_resized_blsaceobusimavuso2023071022.jpg Busi Mavuso 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/industrial-decarbonisation-requires-modernisation-which-increases-efficiency-cuts-costs-2026-05-22 Rebecca Campbell DECARBONISATION Fri, 22 May 2026 12:17:00 +0200 721919 1779692161 1779445020 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/landisgyr-emea-launches-electricity-smart-meter-at-enlit-africa-2026-05-20 Sabrina Jardim ENERGY Wed, 20 May 2026 15:42:00 +0200 721713 1779289228 1779284520 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001273141_resized_landisgyrenmay261022.jpeg Landis+Gyr South Africa CEO Connel Ngcukana 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/kwikot-expands-into-hvac-systems-manufacturing-2026-05-12 Schalk Burger HEATING, VENTILATION AND COOLING Tue, 12 May 2026 11:05:00 +0200 721051 1778577732 1778576700 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/aricas-first-fully-digital-substation-in-namibia-commissioned-2026-05-08 Keabetswe Shilakwe Energy Efficiency Fri, 08 May 2026 00:00:00 +0200 719823 1778219169 1778191200 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001267370_resized_actomaireadysustation04261022.jpg AI READY SUBSTATION The digital substation is the first of its kind in Africa 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/smart-farming-boosts-efficiency-cuts-energy-use-2026-05-01 Devina Haripersad Energy Efficiency Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:00 +0200 719215 1779709872 1777586400 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001265521_resized_bmgenagritech14april1022x575.jpg REDUCED COSTS BMG assisted a farmer with a power supply limited to 200 kVA plus or minus 300 A to reduce irrigation costs per hectare 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/gas-fuel-focused-funding-to-support-economies-amid-gulf-crisis-2026-04-24 Devina Haripersad Energy Efficiency Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0200 718861 1775745979 1776981600 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001264441_resized_afrexibankengas8april1022x575.jpg CRISIS RESPONSE The Gulf Crisis Response Programme aims to limit economic shocks impacting countries that rely on affected fuel, liquefied natural gas, fertilisers and food imports 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/gas-supply-constraints-stall-power-transition-2026-04-24 Devina Haripersad Energy Efficiency Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0200 718845 1776667421 1776981600 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001264345_resized_clarkeenergyengas8april1022x575.jpg UNLOCKING PROGRESS Government has a critical role in unlocking progress by backing the gas-to-power programme 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/shift-signals-major-change-2026-04-24 Devina Haripersad Energy Efficiency Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0200 718825 1776667420 1776981600 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001264293_resized_agasmwtailings8april1022x575.jpg FUTURE PHASE-DOWNS Many businesses have transitioned to hydrofluorocarbon alternatives that are also subject to future phase-downs under the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/global-energy-demand-up-13-in-2025-electricity-demand-up-by-3-iea-2026-04-20 Schalk Burger ENERGY DEMAND Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:12:00 +0200 719696 1776689572 1776687120 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/flexibility-powers-countrys-grid-future-company-2026-04-17 Lumkile Nkomfe Energy Efficiency Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0200 718435 1775813832 1776376800 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001263017_resized_tarumadangombeschneiderelectric03261022.jpeg TARU MADANGOMBE Ultimately, the transition to a flexible, resilient grid will depend on a coordinated approach that combines infrastructure upgrades, digital innovation, regulatory reform and regional cooperation 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/innovation-structural-reform-key-to-stabilising-power-system-2026-04-17 Lumkile Nkomfe Energy Efficiency Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0200 718415 1775813831 1776376800 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001262958_resized_rajnaidooup03261022.jpeg RAJ NAIDOO Restoring the financial and technical capacity of South Africa at Eskom Distribution and across municipalities will be critical over the next year 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/industry-urges-tougher-enforcement-against-stance-on-substandard-imports-2026-04-17 Lumkile Nkomfe Energy Efficiency Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0200 718412 1775813830 1776376800 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001262951_resized_andresmithsoew03261022.jpeg ANDRE SMITH The stronger enforcement of compulsory standards and decisive anti-dumping measures are essential to protecting the local industry and safeguarding grid infrastructure 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/transmission-bottleneck-demands-urgent-national-focus-2026-03-31 Lumkile Nkomfe Energy Efficiency Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0200 718416 1776404399 1776376800 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001262962_resized_danginsbergdiscoverygreen11251022.jpeg DAN GINSBERG Time-based dynamics, particularly during winter peaks and evenings, further highlight the need for refined pricing signals 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/lpg-expo-to-highlight-south-africas-gateway-role-2026-04-08 Lumkile Nkomfe ENERGY Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:41:00 +0200 718843 1775653424 1775652060 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001264339_resized_deputyministersamanthagrahammaredee1022.jpg Samantha Graham-Maré 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/south-africa-could-be-a-real-player-in-the-battery-energy-storage-system-market-2026-04-03 Rebecca Campbell LOCALISATION Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0200 717854 1774614840 1775167200 99999999999 Martin Zhuwakinyu 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001262458_resized_gigafactory.jpg 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/early-involvement-vital-to-fix-infrastructure-association-2026-04-03 Lumkile Nkomfe Energy Efficiency Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0200 717655 1775635571 1775167200 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001260592_resized_constructionworkersadobestock03261022.jpeg EARLY COLLABORATION Engagement at project inception can accelerate delivery, improve quality and strengthen long-term public-private partnerships 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/water-intensity-forces-power-sector-to-advance-cooling-technologies-2026-04-02 Creamer Media Reporter WATER & ENERGY Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:14:00 +0200 718601 1775126196 1775121240 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001263628_resized_hydropower1022reuters5.jpg 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/opinion-power-beyond-borders-regional-trade-could-boost-sas-energy-security-2026-04-01 Creamer Media Reporter ENERGY Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:46:00 +0200 718556 1775057630 1775054760 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001263474_resized_untitled20260401t165332258.jpeg Africa GreenCo co-founder and chief commercial officer Cathy Oxby. 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/record-installed-global-capacity-in-2025-proves-renewable-energy-resilience-2026-04-01 Lumkile Nkomfe RENEWABLE ENERGY Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:08:00 +0200 718509 1775053704 1775038080 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001263263_resized_francescolacamerairena04261022.jpeg Irena director-general Francesco La Camera 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/coj-city-power-unveil-first-ev-charging-stations-as-metro-electrifies-its-fleet-2026-03-24 Marleny Arnoldi ELECTRICITY & AUTOMOTIVE Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:22:00 +0200 717981 1774416868 1774362120 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001261590_resized_citypowercojevchargingstationsphase1rollout202603marleny1022.jpeg EV charging stations at City Power 511 292 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/96364_2026-03-24_city_power_ev_charging_station_online.mp4118383621 Johannesburg Mayor Sello Dada Morero shares his view on the rollout of EV charging station rollouts in the city https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/africas-energy-utilities-reach-crossroads-2026-03-20 Lumkile Nkomfe Energy Efficiency Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:45:00 +0200 717783 1774510181 1774014300 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001260992_resized_martinkuhlmanhitachienergy03261022.jpeg MARTIN KUHLMANN Once a critical mass of connected assets is achieved, utilities can implement reliability-centred capital planning at fleet scale 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/opportunity-knocks-in-africas-energy-transition-2026-03-20 Lumkile Nkomfe ENERGY TRANSITION Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0200 716812 1773047323 1773957600 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001258220_resized_keshmudalybcg03261022.jpeg KESH MUDALY Electricity systems become financially and economically viable when they serve productive demand 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/africa-can-leapfrog-legacy-systems-for-cleaner-smarter-power-manufacturer-2026-03-20 Lumkile Nkomfe ENERGY TRANSITION Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0200 716558 1773728816 1773957600 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001257455_resized_walidshetaschneiderelectric02261022.jpeg WALID SHETA Africa's electricity demand is high and international projections show that power consumption in developing economies is rising faster than GDP 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/ramokgopa-reflects-on-africas-energy-future-amid-global-upheaval-2026-03-03 Rebecca Campbell ENERGY Tue, 03 Mar 2026 11:14:00 +0200 716429 1773049437 1772529240 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001257139_resized_kgosientshoramokgopa10241022.jpeg Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/lpg-viewed-as-lever-to-expand-energy-access-clean-cooking-2026-02-27 Lumkile Nkomfe Energy Efficiency Fri, 20 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0200 714507 1770299267 1771538400 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001251483_resized_jamesrockallwlga02261022.jpeg JAMES ROCKALL The continued use of traditional biomass fuels for cooking is one of the most significant energy, health and gender equity issues facing Africa today 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/reforms-advance-certainty-implementation-risks-remain-2026-02-27 Lumkile Nkomfe Energy Efficiency Fri, 20 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0200 714530 1770299451 1771538400 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001251534_resized_mihlalisitefaneesqsitefco02261022.jpeg MIHLALI SITEFANE Investors require commercial certainty to ensure that energy will be procured by the market and the government, especially 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/competitive-regulation-key-amid-renewables-disruption-2026-02-27 Lumkile Nkomfe Energy Efficiency Fri, 20 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0200 714498 1771266602 1771538400 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001251453_resized_rodcromptonwitsuniversity01251022.jpeg ROD CROMPTON Market forces, left to themselves, are unlikely to deliver a JET 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/private-capital-reshaping-renewable-energy-investments-2026-02-04 Lumkile Nkomfe Energy Efficiency Fri, 20 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0200 714516 1771266602 1771538400 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001251499_resized_solarpowerplantrevegofundmanagers06261022.jpeg MATURING MARKET Private capital, wheeling arrangements and transmission investments are driving a momentous shift towards bankable, late-stage renewable-energy assets 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/engineering-led-renewables-gaining-ground-2026-02-27 Lumkile Nkomfe Energy Efficiency Fri, 20 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0200 714563 1771316715 1771538400 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001251627_resized_arifagasgurrenergy02261022.jpeg ARIF AGA Engineering-focused project execution can improve affordability while strengthening local capacity 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/nersa-says-eskom-can-increase-charges-more-than-previously-approved-2026-02-09 Reuters ELECTRICITY Mon, 09 Feb 2026 09:36:00 +0200 714792 1770623151 1770622560 99999999999 Reuters 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001252261_resized_nersa10117duane1022.jpg 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/africa-conference-on-energy-efficiency-aims-to-move-from-aspiration-to-implementation-2026-01-23 Schalk Burger ENERGY EFFICIENCY Fri, 23 Jan 2026 16:31:00 +0200 713784 1769179747 1769178660 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/great-progress-made-on-operational-stability-utility-2026-01-23 Halima Frost Energy Efficiency Fri, 23 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0200 712687 1768891313 1769119200 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001246140_resized_energyoutlookdaphnemokwenaeskom1025donna01261022.jpeg DAPHNE MOKWENA Eskom's path to achieving an investment grade rating is built on four fundamental pillars that enhance profitability and bolster balance sheet resilience 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/pbmr-reignition-represents-renewed-commitment-to-energy-security-2026-01-08 Halima Frost Energy Efficiency Fri, 23 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0200 712702 1768891316 1769119200 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001246173_resized_energyoutlookstratekhtmr1001022.jpeg HITTING THE HIGHS The Kudu high temperature modular reactor or HTMR-100 designed by Stratek Global in the Limpopo Province 511 287