Business and markets
Africa’s energy potential can create opportunities amidst COVID-19
The African Union Commission (AUC) and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) say that the energy potential in Africa can turn the COVID-19 crisis into an opportunity for the continent and its population.
Energy Efficiency
Tata Power unveils ‘E-Learning Fridays’ energy conservation module
Tata Power has launched a digital platform to improve awareness of energy conservation amongst its customers.
Future Energy
SA business must move to catch up with hyper-automation trends
In South Africa, companies must organise processes to enable Robotic Process Automation adoption to catch up with global progress in hyper-automation.
Research and Development
New findings on the decarbonisation of the Global Energy Trade
A recent study by Lux Research finds that many countries are having to develop innovative renewable energy carriers and build new zero-carbon energy supply chains in order to fully decarbonise within a financially responsible manner.
Finance and Policy
A new $1.1bn venture fund unveiled for renewables projects globally
EIG Global Energy Partners has unveiled the EIG Global Project Fund V to help accelerate the adoption of renewables globally.
Transmission and Distribution
Eskom: Load reduction initiative shows positive trendline
Eskom reports that its equipment failure rate, following the implementation of its load reduction initiative in Gauteng residential areas, is showing a positive trend.
Metering
OUTA warns: Electricity prices to go up even more than expected
The amount approved by NERSA translates to an additional 3% per annum increase on electricity prices on top of the 9% per year already approved last year.
Solar
JinkoSolar launches the world’s most powerful utility solar panel
A new series of utility solar panel from JinkoSolar, the Tiger Pro 580Wp, delivers adaptable range with a broad array of inverters and tracking systems.
Renewable energy
Sasol calls for the supply of renewable energy to its SA...
The integrated energy and chemical company, Sasol, invites bidders to participate in an RFI for the supply of renewable energy to its local operations.
Transmission and Distribution
Cargill set to produce natural ester fluid for SA electrical grid
Cargill Bioindustrial South Africa announced that its natural ester fluid production line in Isando, Gauteng is complete, following the recent approval of...
