Has load-shedding killed the electric car?
Two years ago, Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies announced a whopping 35% reimbursement on production costs over three years as an incentive for local electric car manufacturers. So far, only Ethiopia and South Africa have attempted to launch electric cars on the...
Ericsson, Landis+Gyr partner on smart grids
Landis+Gyr, global provider of energy management solutions and Ericsson, global technology communications and services provider, have created a partnership to address the Middle East’s Smart Metering and Smart Grid transformation projects. Under the terms of the...
Johnson Controls, Hitachi sign agreement
Johnson Controls, Hitachi and Hitachi Appliances recently entered into a definitive agreement for their global joint venture while at the World Economic Forum in Davos. The new Johnson Controls-Hitachi joint venture will allow both companies to deliver the most...
Energy, light key focus areas in 2015
As South Africa prepares for another period of load-shedding and uncertainty over Eskom’s power supply capacity, it is a safe assumption that the implementation of renewable energy and innovation when it comes to energy usage and distribution will be dominant themes...
Ricoh wins RobecoSAM award
Ricoh was awarded Silver Class for Swiss company and world leader in socially responsible investment assessment RobecoSAM’s Sustainability Award 2015. RobecoSAM annually assesses the sustainability of approximately 3 000 major companies worldwide for Economy,...
Schneider launches Smart Panel system
Schneider Electric has announced the local availability of a Smart Panel system that will assist in fostering sustainable energy savings in small to mid-size buildings, such as public and commercial offices, retail premises and hotels. The Smart Panel is an easy-to-deploy solution that addresses the urgent need to cut energy costs and meet regulations for green buildings.
Schneider Electric wins energy award
Schneider Electric, the global specialist in energy management, has been recognised for its efforts to conserve and manage energy consumption at more than 300 company facilities around the world. The company was honoured with a Stewardship Award at the 2014 Platts...
Energy now a top business concern
The most logical solution to South Africa’s energy crisis is to diversify its energy mix by encouraging the development of renewable energies that harness the country’s natural resources, such as the sun. This is according to industry leaders who took part in a recent Solarcentury-hosted roundtable, looking at the state of commercial solar power in South Africa and the opportunity for solar to support economic growth.
Off-grid backup inverter from Schneider Electric
Schneider Electric Solar Business, which makes solutions for the solar power conversion chain, has released its off-grid solar and backup power inverter/charger, the Conext SW, in the southern African region. The Conext SW represents a technological step forward for...
Energy saving tips for business
At a time when South Africa’s chief power supplier, Eskom is under pressure to meet increasing demands and load-shedding is a reality, businesses are advised to be proactive and look to innovative ways to conserve electricity. Enermatics Energy has compiled a list of...
Professional energy optimisation services
Energy costs continue to increase year on year, placing additional pressure on organisations that are already struggling in a challenging economy, says Kevin Norris, executive director of Jasco Power and Energy. As a result of this and a growing trend towards greater...
BDS site at Standard Bank wins award
Bytes Document Solutions (BDS), the largest Xerox distributor in the world, and a division of Bytes Technology Group, has awarded its third Xerox Global Services (XGS) Environmental Award to the Xerox Global Site (XGS) site at Standard Bank in the Johannesburg CBD....