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ESKOM

Eskom gets go ahead to sell its distribution assets
Business
/ 10 August 2023

Eskom gets go ahead to sell its distribution assets

This is in line with its turnaround plan which was approved by the department of public enterprises in 2019.

By Mandisa Nyathi
Solar panel theft soars as black market grows
National
/ 10 August 2023

Solar panel theft soars as black market grows

The growing black market is causing havoc for those investing in alternative energy sources

By Mandisa Nyathi
Cosatu to protest against Cape Town electricity hikes
National
/ 9 August 2023

Cosatu to protest against Cape Town electricity hikes

The trade union federation is concerned that the city has implemented price increases higher than Nersa’s recommended 15.1% for municipalities

By Lyse Comins
Eskom baffled by Nersa’s licence delay
National
/ 3 August 2023

Eskom baffled by Nersa’s licence delay

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa has approved one licence instead of the three needed to get the National Transmission Company of South Africa up and running

By Mandisa Nyathi
Electricity production falls 3.7% in June, says Stats SA
Business
/ 3 August 2023

Electricity production falls 3.7% in June, says Stats SA

Electricity consumption dropped by 3.2% year-on-year in June, because of plant breakdowns and unscheduled maintenance

By Anathi Madubela
Renewable energy company G7 fails in Eskom interdict bid
National
/ 31 July 2023

Renewable energy company G7 fails in Eskom interdict bid

Eskom changed its rules, giving preference to projects that are ‘shovel-ready’ and would get new power on the grid quickly

By Mandisa Nyathi
Eskom needs R100 billion for new projects
National
/ 30 July 2023

Eskom needs R100 billion for new projects

Kgosientsho Ramokgopa on Sunday highlighted a raft of new transmission projects that will add 37 gigawatts of energy to the grid by 2033

By Lyse Comins
Eskom unbundling ‘milestone’ announced
The Green Guardian
/ 30 July 2023

Eskom unbundling ‘milestone’ announced

The energy regulator approved the issuing of a licence to the transmission division of the power utility and gave the green light for additional new generation capacity

By Lyse Comins
Review: ACDC’s 150W portable power station is pricey but makes load-shedding easier
Sci-tech
/ 28 July 2023

Review: ACDC’s 150W portable power station is pricey but makes load-shedding easier

Rechargeable through the mains, a solar panel or your car, this small power source provides ‘lights out therapy

By Eyaaz Matwadia
Gordhan, Mantashe cry foul over Mbalula threats
Politics
/ 28 July 2023

Gordhan, Mantashe cry foul over Mbalula threats

Ministers want President Ramaphosa to rein in the ANC secretary general

By Lizeka Tandwa and Paddy Harper
Eskom’s unbundling delayed as energy regulator stalls on licence for transmission company
Business
/ 27 July 2023

Eskom’s unbundling delayed as energy regulator stalls on licence for transmission company

Transmission company is another plan to raise revenue – provided the treasury approves it

By Mandisa Nyathi
Karpowership gets another lifeline for gas-fired port facility
The Green Guardian
/ 26 July 2023

Karpowership gets another lifeline for gas-fired port facility

Barbara Creecy gives the Turkish company another opportunity to proceed with its application to provide power to South Africa from Richards Bay

By Mandisa Nyathi
A different, better South Africa needs more than just blaming the ANC
Thought Leader
/ 24 July 2023

A different, better South Africa needs more than just blaming the ANC

We need to begin any analysis with the realisation that capitalism has few winners

By Jeff Rudin
Ramokgopa warns fires at power stations should not be taken lightly
The Green Guardian
/ 23 July 2023

Ramokgopa warns fires at power stations should not be taken lightly

The minister of electricity will visit the Grootvlei power station after a fire broke out Saturday morning, resulting in unit two being put out.

By Lesego Chepape
Eskom dismisses concerns of iminent grid collapse
National
/ 19 July 2023

Eskom dismisses concerns of iminent grid collapse

Struggling utility is prepared for the worst, saying the cost to bring South Africa back online cannot be quantified

By Mandisa Nyathi
Another interest rate hike likely but should be the last for a while
Business
/ 18 July 2023

Another interest rate hike likely but should be the last for a while

The Reserve Bank has already lifted rates 10 times since November 2021

By Anathi Madubela
Jan Oberholzer to leave Eskom
National
/ 17 July 2023

Jan Oberholzer to leave Eskom

Former CEO will depart the utility at the end of the month

By Mandisa Nyathi
Renewable energy training ramps up at Komati power station
The Green Guardian
/ 17 July 2023

Renewable energy training ramps up at Komati power station

An update on the training and community support programmes taking shape at Eskom’s pilot renewable energy plant

By Thabo Molelekwa and Oxpeckers
Eskom fears revenue dip as appetite for solar PV grows
National
/ 13 July 2023

Eskom fears revenue dip as appetite for solar PV grows

Exorbitant electricity tariffs and longer stages of load-shedding have forced consumers to urgently seek off-grid alternatives

By Mandisa Nyathi
Eskom confirms stage eight load-shedding ‘a possibility’
National
/ 12 July 2023

Eskom confirms stage eight load-shedding ‘a possibility’

A cold spell combined with multiple generator breakdowns could necessitate higher levels of rotational blackouts

By Mandisa Nyathi
Eskom shifts load-shedding to stage 6
National
/ 12 July 2023

Eskom shifts load-shedding to stage 6

The ramped-up electricity cuts come amid a severe cold snap

By Staff Reporter
Cold weather puts an end to day-time relief in load-shedding
National
/ 10 July 2023

Cold weather puts an end to day-time relief in load-shedding

Cold weather forces Eskom to implement higher stages of load-shedding

By Mandisa Nyathi
Ramokgopa: Less load-shedding ‘not an act of God’
National
/ 9 July 2023

Ramokgopa: Less load-shedding ‘not an act of God’

Improved energy supply was the result of a concerted effort to contain output losses, the electricity minister said

By Emsie Ferreira
Luxuries sacrificed as consumers shift to energy alternatives
Business
/ 8 July 2023

Luxuries sacrificed as consumers shift to energy alternatives

Investing in alternative energy results in the middle class cutting out luxuries to pay off debt

By Anathi Madubela
Environmental groups appeal to minister over Kusile pollution
The Green Guardian
/ 7 July 2023

Environmental groups appeal to minister over Kusile pollution

Excess sulphur dioxide emissions will pollute the air, kill humans and damage the economy, they say

By Sheree Bega
Renewables bidders out in the cold
National
/ 7 July 2023

Renewables bidders out in the cold

Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe again blames grid insufficiency, but the electricity minister warns the country will rue delay on expansion

By Mandisa Nyathi and Emsie Ferreira
SA’s R210 billion grid dilemma hits pause on load-shedding fix
National
/ 7 July 2023

SA’s R210 billion grid dilemma hits pause on load-shedding fix

Renewable energy could close the gap between demand and supply, ending load-shedding. But out-of-pocket Eskom must find money to upgrade its transmission infrastructure first

By Sarah Smit and Mandisa Nyathi
Eskom: Solar energy does not help during peak load-shedding hours
The Green Guardian
/ 7 July 2023

Eskom: Solar energy does not help during peak load-shedding hours

More businesses are taking on solar projects, what does this mean?

By Mandisa Nyathi
Electricity production falls 9% in May, says Stats SA
Business
/ 6 July 2023

Electricity production falls 9% in May, says Stats SA

Electricity production has been decreasing for over 12 months as Eskom struggles to supply power

By Anathi Madubela
Ramokgopa: We cannot procrastinate on transmission
National
/ 2 July 2023

Ramokgopa: We cannot procrastinate on transmission

Notwithstanding the transmission dilemma, the minister’s Sunday briefing suggested that the crisis-hit energy system was recovering

By Sarah Smit
The great disconnect: Ramokgopa’s solar geyser plan to decrease load-shedding
National
/ 30 June 2023

The great disconnect: Ramokgopa’s solar geyser plan to decrease load-shedding

Eight million smart meters in homes, coupled with solar geysers, will reduce electricity demand

By Mandisa Nyathi
Eskom board dithers over suspending Oberholzer for his part in Fidelity security contract
National
/ 27 June 2023

Eskom board dithers over suspending Oberholzer for his part in Fidelity security contract

Sources say the board will wait until the investigation is completed before making a decision

By Mandisa Nyathi
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