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Electricity

Power price hikes return to bite Eskom
Article
/ 25 February 2016

Power price hikes return to bite Eskom

The power utility is seeking relief after its higher electricity tariffs led to lower sales.

By Lynley Donnelly
Eskom blackouts were good for SA
Article
/ 25 February 2016

Eskom blackouts were good for SA

Energy efficiency programmes have saved more than R1.5-billion in the past five years, dramatically cutting South Africa’s power bill.

By Sipho Kings
Red tape and power struggles: SA is losing mining investment
Article
/ 9 February 2016

Red tape and power struggles: SA is losing mining investment

South Africa ranks as one of the richest countries in natural resources. The problem: few companies want to deal with the headache of getting it.

By Andre Janse Van Vuuren 1
Pique over Coega’s peak power plant
Article
/ 8 October 2015

Pique over Coega’s peak power plant

In spite of past protests, new peaking power plants could help develop gas infrastructure.

By Lynley Donnelly
The camera that saved Eskom billions
Article
/ 24 July 2015

The camera that saved Eskom billions

A camera for ultraviolet light led to an innovation that is now sold the world over.

By Sarah Wild
BLAST FROMT THE PAST: General Electric to double Africa Revenue to $10bn
Africa
/ 4 June 2015

BLAST FROMT THE PAST: General Electric to double Africa Revenue to $10bn

General Electric says it is seeking to target power, health and locomotive opportunities in the hopes of boosting economies in Africa.

By Chris Spillane
Don’t be left in the dark – plug your home into a battery
Article
/ 11 May 2015

Don’t be left in the dark – plug your home into a battery

Elon Musk thinks batteries suck, but this didn’t stop his customers from buying the entire supply of the Tesla Powerwall in a matter of days.

By Alistair Fairweather
Jolt the city into self-reliance
Article
/ 8 May 2015

Jolt the city into self-reliance

Mayor Parks Tau’s greatest success is an electricity plan that makes Johannesburg less dependent on Eskom.

By Phillip De Wet
Has President Jacob Zuma’s government done ‘a good job’?
Article
/ 24 March 2015

Has President Jacob Zuma’s government done ‘a good job’?

Minister Jeff Radebe has written a detailed article defending President Jacob Zuma’s achievements. Africa Check fact-checked his claims.

By Africa Check Author
Editorial: Eskom refuses to let go of power
Article
/ 15 January 2015

Editorial: Eskom refuses to let go of power

Since 2008 when wet coal led to the country’s mines being shut down, it has been clear that the country has been in an energy crisis.

By Editorial
Solar power to reach its zenith
Article
/ 15 January 2015

Solar power to reach its zenith

The installation of rooftop photovoltaic panels is on the rise, but South Africa is not as solar-friendly as it could be.

By Staff Reporter
State powered up over nuclear, but not everyone buys it
Article
/ 10 November 2014

State powered up over nuclear, but not everyone buys it

Experts argue that one of the main obstacles to South Africa’s nuclear ambitions is the cost, even with innovative financing models.

By Lynley Donnelly
Hello darkness, my old friend
Article
/ 6 November 2014

Hello darkness, my old friend

The latest electricity blackouts could spur renewed interest in going off the grid for our power supply and reducing our reliance on Eskom.

By Sipho Kings
Eskom warns of more load-shedding
Article
/ 29 July 2014

Eskom warns of more load-shedding

The power utility says load shedding may worsen this winter as it battles with electricity outages attributed to its antiquated power stations.

By Lynley Donnelly
Eskom looks outside for expertise
Article
/ 24 July 2014

Eskom looks outside for expertise

The power parastatal has employed external consultant Mike Rossouw to help solve its myriad problems.

By Lynley Donnelly
Joemat-Pettersson budgets R850m for SA nuclear expansion
Article
/ 22 July 2014

Joemat-Pettersson budgets R850m for SA nuclear expansion

The nearly R1-billion budget is in addition to the multibillion-rand nuclear plans SA is considering rolling out as part of its electricity road map.

By Lynley Donnelly
Eskom’s R7-billion profit not enough to power its future
Article
/ 11 July 2014

Eskom’s R7-billion profit not enough to power its future

Eskom has warned that its R7-billion profit will not be enough to meet its revenue shortfall over the next five years and keep the lights on.

By Lynley Donnelly
Eskom: Switch off now or we’ll load shed
Article
/ 15 May 2014

Eskom: Switch off now or we’ll load shed

Eskom has released two warnings within hours: switch off non-essential appliances or face load shedding; and prepare for another rate hike.

By Thalia Holmes
Busa raises concerns about Eskom
Article
/ 14 May 2014

Busa raises concerns about Eskom

Business Unity South Africa has urged Eskom to let it help find ways to improve the power parastatal’s sustainability and avoid a tariff hike.

By Staff Reporter
Eskom seeks to build on bond success
Article
/ 23 January 2014

Eskom seeks to build on bond success

Eskom, which produces 95% of South Africa’s electricity, will look to sell more debt as its projects to build more capacity remain on schedule.

By Paul Burkhardt
Solar gives Kenya space to breathe
Africa
/ 13 December 2013

Solar gives Kenya space to breathe

Cheap lighting is giving pupils a better chance — and freeing up money for a better diet.

By Staff Reporter
Eskom tries to dodge air controls
Article
/ 6 December 2013

Eskom tries to dodge air controls

The utility is being accused of holding its customers and the authorities to ransom.

By Lynley Donnelly
Commercial success
Article
/ 6 December 2013

Commercial success

The Commercial Award is for outstanding projects and companies in the commercial sector.

By Advertising Supplement
Power play puts Zimbabwe in the dark
Africa
/ 11 October 2013

Power play puts Zimbabwe in the dark

The country’s electricity crisis worsens as power stations break down and international investors stay away.

By Jason Moyo
Miners: This is how we live
Videos
/ 17 September 2013

Miners: This is how we live

Why do miners strike? The M&G spoke to residents of a township near Gold Fields, who live without electricity and proper toilets.

By Staff Reporter
City Power: Shifts had to change
Article
/ 9 September 2013

City Power: Shifts had to change

Johannesburg electricity utility City Power has said it had to change workers’ shifts because they were irregular and illegal.

By Sapa
Water can close South Africa’s electricity gap
Article
/ 12 July 2013

Water can close South Africa’s electricity gap

Hydropower is a viable alternative to fossil fuels, but South Africa is not realising the benefits of using water to generate energy.

By Nicola Mawson
Eskom on Medupi delay: We take full responsibility
Article
/ 9 July 2013

Eskom on Medupi delay: We take full responsibility

Eskom has been "on the back foot" of its Medupi power station project from the get-go, says its financial director, Paul O’Flaherty.

By Sapa
Something’s cooking
Article
/ 5 July 2013

Something’s cooking

Vuka Energy Savings is the winner of the Community Renewable Energy Award sponsored by Eskom.

By Mandi Smallhorne
Durban pioneers electricity scheme
Article
/ 21 June 2013

Durban pioneers electricity scheme

But the municipality’s plan for feed-in from small energy suppliers could be snuffed out by Nersa.

By Teigue Payne
City Power embroiled in multimillion-rand tender spat
Article
/ 6 June 2013

City Power embroiled in multimillion-rand tender spat

Tasol Solar Energy Solutions has denied being awarded a multimillion-rand solar geyser tender in a court case brought by Numsa against City Power.

By Sapa
Unearthing leaders, building a future
Article
/ 31 May 2013

Unearthing leaders, building a future

About 20 to 25% of all individuals in rural communities will most likely never have the resources or abilities to lessen their dire circumstances.

By Advertorial Supplement
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