ICT can reduce SA’s energy consumption

The South African energy crisis and the need to manage supply and demand has motivated state-owned power utility, Eskom, to establish and implement aggressive goals and targets to support consumers in the drive towards reduced energy consumption. In addition to its...

Powertech QuadPro makes its mark

With a R36-million share of Eskom’s new wind farm, the newest company in the Powertech stable – Powertech QuadPro – is starting to make its presence felt in one of the country’s most competitive markets. The Eskom deal is the new company’s first major successful...

Nissan, Eskom test electric car

Nissan has announced a three-year research project with electricity utility Eskom that will include testing the Nissan LEAF, Nissan’s flagship electric vehicle. The project is ahead of Nissan SA’s plans to formally launch the Nissan LEAF – becoming South...

Will the next Einstein come from Africa?

South Africa is calling for improvements in education, especially in the fields of mathematics, science and technology, says Eskom group executive of Sustainability, Dr Steve Lennon.  At the same time, the global economy is under enormous pressure which is forcing...