Netcash slashes carbon emissions with solar installation
Netcash has invested in a grid-tied solar energy solution in line with its drive to reduce carbon emissions and operate more sustainably. IMPower, a vertically integrated energy company, was the contractor responsible for engineering, procurement, and project...
Decarbonisation of the mining sector underway
There is a common misconception that the mining sector cannot conduct environmental stewardship, but Exxaro has proven otherwise, argues Abel Sakhau, environment and climate change manager. Climate change is undoubtedly one of the defining global challenges of our...
How to keep the lights on if load shedding returns
Eskom has confirmed that Unit 2 of the Koeberg Nuclear Power Station was taken offline on 17 January for a five-month refuelling and maintenance outage, putting additional strain on the electricity supply and increasing the risk of power cuts. By Matthew Hall, chief...
Audi’s electric statement at Dakar gives new life to EVs
Audi shook the motoring world with its RS Q E-Tron at the Dakar Rally, so much so that there have been calls for the FIA to look at regulations so that the German carmaker doesn't steamroll all opposition in the future. At 200kg overweight but, by all accounts, the...
Energy trends for guiding miners to net zero
With decarbonisation at the forefront of miners' agendas, Aggreko has released its top tips to help miners decarbonise now and into the future. Aggreko's global head of mining, Rod Saffy, says while miners were embracing the global energy transition, some were unsure...
Renewables sector must educate users or risk their wrath
South Africans have had enough of the electricity crisis. By Lance Dickerson, MD at Revov The anger directed towards Eskom, municipalities and the government is almost palpable. The timing is right for renewable energy - not just at a national and corporate level,...
Dell, Intel announce Concept Luna
Dell Technologies has announced the arrival of Concept Luna, the first prototype for a parallel innovation workstream to accelerate circular design of Dell’s products. With growing concerns about the climate crisis, e-waste and resource constraints, Dell explored how...
Don’t use a commercial UPS in an industrial application
Many process industries often create harsh environments due to various factors. By Ivor Becks, sales specialist: UPS systems southern Africa at ABB South Africa These include mechanical vibration and chemical vapour contamination. The latter results in corrosion, high...
It’s only a matter of time until everyone is forced to choose environmentally friendlier options
The need for back-up must be measured against environmental cost; the alternative is just burying heads in the sand, writes Lance Dickerson, MD at Revov. Last week many people were holding their breath hoping new Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana would wave a magic...
Building long-term power partnerships
Consistent and reliable power is the cornerstone of any economy. Yet, according to the African Development Bank Group, more than 30 African countries are currently experiencing power shortages and regular interruptions due to a variety of reasons, including natural...
How to resolve SA’s complex energy security puzzle
As South Africa has recently endured another round of its load shedding nemesis, there has been a concerted call to address and relook at the country's energy security, to meet the immediate and future demand. For the country - and similarly other emerging economies...
Keep productivity up when the power goes down
Load shedding is a reality that every South African business needs to manage. The good news is that there are a wide range of affordable backup solutions on the market that can help your business to stay productive when the lights go out. By Christiaan Hattingh, MD of...