3SMedia | May 21, 2020
Research has shown that carbon dioxide emissions have decreased dramatically since lockdowns were imposed around the world due to the coronavirus crisis. The study, published on Tuesday in the journal Nature Climate Change, reveals that...
3SMedia | May 5, 2020
Eskom says it has temporarily closed its Camden power plant in Mpumalanga because the dam where it stores the ash from burning coal could burst and endanger local residents. The state-owned electricity utility’s 1 600-megawatt power plant...
3SMedia | Apr 28, 2020
An industry body that represents 320 member organisations in the solar PV industry has written an open letter to President Cyril Ramaphosa, in which it calls on him to remove limitations to private power generation as a way of supporting efforts to...
Nombulelo Manyana | Apr 23, 2020
The COVID-19 national lockdown is in full effect and it has been weeks since Eskom has implemented load-shedding. The power utility says it is experiencing a reduction in demand for electricity. It says this has provided an opportunity to carry out...
Nombulelo Manyana | Apr 23, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused activity to shut down and brought the world to a complete standstill. This has slashed greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution around the world. If there was ever something positive to take from this crisis, it...
3SMedia | Apr 22, 2020
Despite its advancements over the years particularly in the oil, gas and power industries, it is no secret that Africa is still plagued with the issue of inefficient energy supply. By African Energy Chamber Recording nearly 600 million people with...
3SMedia | Apr 8, 2020
Critical pumps in the provision of water and sanitation services, as well as pumps used in the generation of electricity are being fully supported during the nationwide Covid-19 lock down period. Major supplier, KSB Pumps and Valves, has...
3SMedia | Apr 3, 2020
With Eskom announcing the possibility of load shedding over the next 18 months in February this year, it’s no revelation that South Africa’s energy situation is precarious. By Janine Espin, Managing Director at EDS Because Eskom alone cannot supply...
3SMedia | Apr 2, 2020
As South Africa enters day 7 of a nationwide COVID-19 lockdown, Eskom has announced that it will double maintenance work at its plants. “With the COVID-19 national lockdown in full effect, Eskom has experienced a significant reduction in demand for...
