A court battle is looming between the National Energy Regulator and Eskom. The utility wants additional tariff increases for one-point-eight-billion-Rand in bonuses. It’s also trying to recover 69-billion-Rand additional revenue for the next two years. But Nersa says Eskom hasn’t done enough to achieve efficient operations or become financially stable.
In the next 12 to 18 months, government will work aggressively to eliminate load reduction by rolling out smart meters, dealing with illegal electricity connections and upgrading infrastructure. Load reduction refers to the intentional interruption...
Droughts are not new to Gqeberha (formerly called Port Elizabeth). Located in South Africa’s Eastern Cape province, Gqeberha experiences a semi-arid climate with erratic rainfall, making it prone to periodic water scarcity. This has inspired...
Sustainable Power Solutions (SPS), in partnership with Darling Green Country Estate and TouchPoint Energy, has successfully commissioned a 1MW solar plant in the town of Darling, within the Swartland Municipality. This pioneering project marks a...