The energy sector presents a unique opportunity for research, innovation, investment and entrepreneurship in South Africa and Africa. The Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Program (REIPPPP) continues to glitter as a beacon of...
Sun International is targeting at least R30 million in energy savings at its casinos and hotels by investing in energy-saving interventions ranging from the insulation of geysers and pipes to adopting energy efficient lighting and coaching staff to...
Eskom has reached an agreement with three Mpumalanga municipalities who had defaulted on their payments to the utility. In a statement, the utility said over the past few weeks it had been engaging with the municipalities. “We are pleased to report...
A 2016 research paper in the Journal Nature Climate Change predicts a 40% shortfall of available water across the globe by 2030 with effects not just for drinking, food production, hygiene and public health, but also for 98% of global electric...
Efforts are being stepped up to alleviate electricity supply constraints, with government preparing to expand the Independent Power Producer (IPP) initiative, said National Treasury. “Government is stepping up initiatives that will alleviate the...
South Africa’s energy outlook is positive according to the picture painted by President Jacob Zuma in his 2016 State of the Nation Address (SONA 2016) Zuma pointed out that progress has been made to stabilise the country’s electricity supply, with...
Smart metering company Itron is developing a first-of-its kind programs in energy, water, waste and air to conserve resources and reduce operating costs. Itron energy and water technology is helping cities the world over meet their sustainability...
Africa’s gas market is set to grow significantly over the next two decades. There is great excitement around the large gas finds in Mozambique, Kenya and Tanzania, which has sparked a gas boom on the east coast. The emergence of shale gas in...
African heads of state, attending this year’s World Economic Forum, launched a New Deal on Energy, on Thursday 21 January 2015. The deal is aimed at securing universal access to electricity by 2025. The theme for WEF 2016 is “Mastering the Fourth...
