The suspension of loadshedding has surpassed the 250-day mark, resulting in year-on-year diesel savings...
The investment in the Generation Recovery Plan continues to yield consistent results, with loadshedding suspended for 254 consecutive days since 26 March 2024. This achievement reflects the on-going success of comprehensive...
City seeks High Court review of Nersa’s unlawful electricity tariff-setting decisions
The courts have repeatedly affirmed that Nersa may only approve tariffs based on detailed cost-of-supply studies. In June this year, Nersa’s approval of municipal tariff increases for 2024/25 was reviewed and set...
Opinion Piece: The importance of distribution in energy delivery in shaping the future of...
By Lee Mbenge, Divisional Chief Executive Officer at ACTOM (Pty) Ltd
The Transmission and Distribution (T&D) of energy are the critical links connecting power generation facilities to consumers. In sub-Saharan Africa, the...
Eskom has successfully completed its pre-paid meter Key Revision Number (KRN) rollover project
Eskom successfully converts its prepaid customer base to KRN 2; pre-paid meter rollover project brings in around 400,000 zero buyers who have become paying customers, all users who went out and...
Minister Bredell adds his voice to object proposed Eskom price increases
“The impact of Eskom’s drastic application for a 43.5% price increase to municipalities will go far beyond just making electricity unaffordable for many people. It would also destroy the ability to...
Unlocking South Africa’s potential as a regional energy exporter
By Jenna Harris, MD, Apollo Africa
THE energy landscape in South Africa is undergoing a seismic shift, which presents challenges and remarkable opportunities for our country and the Southern African region.
The recent...
Phoenix Contact South Africa – 55 years strong in connection technology – 100 years...
General manager for Phoenix Contact South Africa, Carl Kleynhans.
By Diane Silcock
PHOENIX Contact South Africa—a leader in the field of connection technology—is a 55-year-old wholly-owned subsidiary of the Phoenix Contact global group...
Understanding standby, prime and continuous gensets
The increasing reliance of South African businesses on generator sets (gensets) to mitigate power disruptions highlights a crucial need for proper selection based on specific operational demands. Despite their growing usage,...
Private sector set to benefit from National Transmission Company South Africa’s R112-billion expansion plans
By Larry Claasen
THE newly created National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA) expansion plans is set to be a boon for the private sector, as the power transmission which has been spun...
Eskom saves R13.7 billion on diesel
Due to load shedding being suspended for over seven months, Eskom’s diesel savings have reached R13.7 billion year-on-year.
In a statement last week, Eskom said load shedding has remained suspended for over...
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Power and energy efficiency news on Cape Business News (CBN) highlights technological innovations and policy changes aimed at reducing energy consumption. CBN reports on advancements in renewable energy, smart grid technologies, and energy-saving practices, supporting South Africa’s commitment to sustainable energy. This sector’s news is essential for industries looking to improve energy efficiency, reduce costs, and comply with environmental regulations.
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