How microgrids could alleviate load shedding
Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa recently announced that South Africans experienced 600 hours less load shedding over the past three months than they did in the same period last year. But, while this has been welcomed, the threat of load shedding still...
Deregulation drives innovation in Africa’s energy sector
A deregulated power sector is an enormous opportunity for key markets in Africa, as individual countries start to contribute to an efficient, sustainable and competitive renewable energy ecosystem, writes Paul van Zijl, Group CEO at Starsight Energy. He shares some...
A consumer-friendly guide to lithium-ion batteries
Whether you're a tech enthusiast, a curious consumer, or someone keen on the future of energy storage, understanding key concepts relating to lithium-ion batteries is invaluable. SafeQuip, a distributor of fire-related equipment, sheds more light on common terms...
SA households have the power to turn the tide on load shedding
South African households can reduce their dependence on the national grid by tapping into the abundant potential of solar energy, writes Ross Mains-Sheard, co-founder and CEO of Versofy Solar. South Africans faced a dark 2023 with a record-breaking 332 days of load...
Huawei and global sustainability stakeholders discuss how to thrive with green ICT
Huawei held the Green Development Summit, themed "Thrive with Green ICT", during MWC Barcelona 2024. At the summit, guests from the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), MTN Group, International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), UN Educational,...
Duxbury launches next-gen solar-powered switches
Duxbury Networking has introduced its range of Solar Unmanaged switches designed for both commercial and industrial use, and targeting applications in businesses and home offices. The solar-powered switches, the DUX106SPS5A and DUX106SPS15A models, are ideal for any...
Green IT trends to watch in 2024
Sustainability has become a key focus for many businesses around the world. Between climate change and dwindling natural resources, people are more aware than ever of their impact on the wellbeing of the planet. In South Africa, 98% of adults are willing to make...
The next big shift in SA’s energy infrastructure
South Africans have, sadly, become accustomed to the utter disappointment and dismay of high levels of loadshedding, often after some or other positive promise from political heads. By Lance Dickerson, MD and co-founder of Revov This year's State of the Nation Address...
Demise of the solar tax rebate is no big deal
Much has been made about the fact that the tax rebate for solar energy installations for residences is due to lapse at the end of this month. But is this really cause for concern, asks Rein Snoeck Henkemans, CEO of Alumo Energy. Nice from far, but far from nice At...
Solar power and IoT enable efficient, independent homes
Following a successful year for solar panel installations on South African homes in 2023, the blending of technology with solar energy is changing how we view home efficiency and self-reliance. This is the word from Versofy Solar co-founder and CEO Ross Mains-Sheard,...
Keep it cool within the edge data centre
Digital transformation means organisations are becoming increasingly reliant on information technology to run almost every aspect of their business. By Jonathan Duncan, technical director: Africa at Vertiv The creation of more data - which needs to be processed and...
OYA Energy hybrid project reaches financial close
The Oya Energy project reached financial close on Tuesday (13 February 2024). The Oya Energy Hybrid Project will be jointly owned and operated by Engie (35%), G7 Renewable Energies (20%), Meadows Energy (22,5%) and Perpetua Investment Holdings, (22,5%) and is one of...