MTN SA, Huawei combat loadshedding for SMEs
MTN Business, in collaboration with Huawei and Verteco, has launched the Power-M inverter and battery solar solution tailored for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). An advanced loadshedding solution, HUAWEI Power-M is designed to provide a space-efficient and...
Stage Zero launches alternative energy solutions
Independent power provider Stage Zero has launched a range of reliable, sustainable and affordable energy solutions to alleviate grid pressure and load shedding frustration experienced by many South African homes and businesses. Stage Zero, a new entrant in the...
FNB adds UPS systems to keep ATMs running
FNB has announced plans to improve the operational resilience of its ATM network across the country through installing uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems in more than 1 000 standalone ATMs, allowing customers to access services even during power outages. The...
The critical impact of buildings on ESG goals
With buildings known to have one of the highest impacts on carbon emissions, the real estate industry plays a pivotal role in addressing compliance, climate and reputation risks faced by all organisations. Property decisions play a critical role in organisations'...
Earthshot Prize rewards climate change solutions
The Earthshot Prize, a global environmental prize to discover, accelerate, and scale ground-breaking solutions to repair and regenerate the planet, is awarded annually to five winners, each receiving a R20-million (£1-million) prize grant to scale their projects....
Harnessing IoT and solar power for smarter energy management
When Eskom first implemented load shedding in 2007, electricity changed overnight from a resource every company could take for granted into one of the most urgent challenges in South African boardrooms. Since then, the imperative of facing up to the power crisis has...
New player aims to disrupt residential power supply market
Vivica Group, which brings together local brands such as Vox, Frogfoot, Everlytic and Braintree into the same group as start-ups like Guardian Eye, Armata, Qwerti and HYPA, has launched Stage Zero, a power utility provider that aims overhaul how South African...
Get the best return on your solar PV investment
For many households and businesses, the investment into a solar PV system has revolved around beating the crippling impact of load shedding on productivity, generating an income and for many, the inherent safety and security aspects that come with having no power. By...
EcoFlow unveils solar energy solutions
EcoFlow has unveiled three new devices for the Middle East region at Gitex Global, taking place this week at Dubai World Trade Centre. The solutions are EcoFlow RIVER 2 PRO, DELTA 2 and WAVE 2. EcoFlow's RIVER 2 PRO makes grab-and-go power easy through recharging...
Are battery-less solar panels a cost-effective solution?
Imagine a scenario where you cannot get your daily eggs and bacon, or worse yet, cannot get your favourite chicken meal because of load shedding and stolen solar components. In the Free State it is a reality where chicken farmers are losing millions of rands every...
A guide to virtual wheeling
Eskom has run a successful pilot of virtual wheeling, which will enable companies with multiple offtake sites to connect to generators using the Eskom or municipal grids. Jason van der Poel, partner and Hannah Milner, candidate attorney at Webber Wentzel, unpack what...
The role of domestic solar in the move towards NetZero
Though South Africa has shown a decrease of around 3% in carbon dioxide (MtCO₂) emissions from fossil fuel combustion and industrial processes between 2021 and 2022, the country remains among the top 15 largest emitters of carbon dioxide worldwide. By Alison Groves,...