Business and markets
China: Solar industry estimated to make full recovery by Q2
The solar industry in China has the potential to reach full capacity by the end of Q2 2020 even as manufacturing was severely disrupted in the first quarter.
Business and markets
Urgent discussions on utilities’ response to COVID-19 crisis
COVID-19: Utility Crisis Management webinar series is part of the #HeartForTheSector initiative as the energy sector prepares for post-pandemic challenges.
Business and markets
Tune in for best practice in crisis management across the globe
In these exceptional times, utility continuity plans and crisis management must be coupled with best practice guidelines in providing essential services.
Business and markets
EnergyNet responds to COVID-19 pandemic
A message from the organisers of the 2020 edition of the Africa Energy Forum (aef), EnergyNet, recognises these are uncertain and difficult times.
Business and markets
Ripple effects of COVID-19 on China’s plan to link continents
A new report shows that the ripple effects of COVID-19 are affecting the nature, pace and scope of China’s Belt and Road Initiative activity in Africa.
Business and markets
Component makers face long haul recovery from COVID-19
COVID-19 is expected to put incredible strain on the world’s economy, which will be effectively halted for three months or more.
Business and markets
Coal power generation is booming in China and Japan
Japan and China are becoming the drivers of new coal-fired capacity worldwide, according to a new report by various environmental advocacy groups.
Business and markets
Eskom offers its Academy of Learning centre as quarantine site
Eskom has handed its Academy of Learning centre in Johannesburg over to the government to be used as a quarantine site to fight the spread of COVID-19.
Business and markets
AfDB launches record breaking $3bn ‘Fight COVID-19’ Social Bond
The AfDB has raised an exceptional $3bn in a three-year bond to help alleviate the impact that Covid-19 pandemic will have on Africa’s economies and society,
Business and markets
Effective storage solutions are essential to the success of Eskom’s turnaround
Seydou Kane, MD at Eaton South Africa explains how storage solutions will help grow the energy mix in response to government’s recently released plans.
