Transform your home into a haven from load shedding
With electricity costs rising and load shedding likely to be a part of life for the foreseeable future, South African homeowners are looking at how they can be more energy-wise. By Rami Osman, director for corporate sales and marketing at MediaTek Middle East and...
Keep the lights on even in a total blackout
South Africa experienced a staggering 173 days of loadshedding between January and June 2023, testing the capacity of businesses and organisations to keep the lights on to the limits. By Bertrandt Delport, country host of BT South Africa The South African Reserve Bank...
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...