Servitisation can unlock capital, build food production resilience
Almost 60 years ago, on 6 June 1966, a young Robert F Kennedy told an audience at the University of Cape Town: "There is a curse which says, 'May he live in interesting times.' Like it or not, we live in interesting times. They are times of danger and uncertainty; but...
Standardisation could address SA’s energy constraints
There is not a business in South Africa that isn't hurting because of load-shedding. While there were several months of relative "reprieve" in the form of Stage 2 and Stage 3 blackouts, the colder weather has prompted Eskom to announce a return to Stage 6 levels....
Loadshedding drives convergence of IT and facilities
IT and facilities have typically worked in isolation in the past, each managing their own areas with little overlap or interaction. By Tamara Wittstock and Stephen Richards from Silver Moon IT However, as technology has evolved, the lines between the two have begun to...
How to keep load shedding levels low
The reduction in load shedding of late has left South Africans unsure about how to feel, with emotions ranging from elation to mistrust and even anxiety. Eskom has attributed the drop to Stages 3 and 4 to citizens heeding the call to use electricity sparingly. "And...
Why you should make the switch to solar
With the increasing number of electricity blackouts across South Africa and loadshedding remaining, many households and business owners have been pushed to seek alternative energy solutions. As a result, the demand for solar power has increased significantly. By...
Deep decarbonisation of cities essential for key climate targets
Cities account for 70% of global carbon emissions. Ultimately, the battle against climate change will be won - or lost - in cities. Action is needed urgently to make the changes necessary to enable large-scale decarbonisation. To address this challenge directly,...
Millions available for solar installations
As South Africa continues to struggle with load shedding and rising energy prices, many business owners need to source alternative energy to remain operational. Rooftop solar has become a popular choice as it requires minimal maintenance, most of its components are...
More private sector involvement can help end power crisis
Plans from Electricity Minister, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, to get the private sector involved in funding new power generation capacity could be exactly what South Africa needs to bring a faster end to load shedding. Tapping into private sector funding and expertise could...
Creating sustainable IT innovations key to driving business growth
For businesses looking to deliver success in today's environment, prioritising sustainable innovation as a driver of business growth is crucial. It's what customers expect and need from their partners. By Tony Bartlett, director: data centre compute solutions at Dell...
Huawei FusionSolar’s Smart PV Inverter SUN2000-330KTL Wins the Intersolar AWARD
With its continuous innovation and the provision of high-quality smart PV solutions and product experiences, Huawei FusionSolar's Smart PV Inverter SUN2000-330KTL has been awarded the Intersolar AWARD at Intersolar Europe 2023. As the newest flagship product from...
Save up to 35% in generator costs
South African businesses are spending a fortune on generators. Vodacom recently revealed that since 2020, more than R4-billion has been spent on backup power solutions such as batteries and generators, with a further R300-million on additional costs for diesel,...
Prioritise energy efficiency to achieve business continuity
We are halfway through 2023 and South Africa has experienced nearly as many hours of load shedding as it did in the full year of 2022. By Jo-Anne Arends , product manager at Nashua Load shedding up to Level 6 is a daily occurrence, putting businesses and households in...