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24/10/2025

Eskom’s Research, Testing and Development division has presented new progress in its ongoing multi-vendor smart metering interoperability project, which demonstrates that South Africa’s local prepayment requirements can be successfully integrated within global smart grid standards.

Eskom’s Research, Testing and Development division has presented new progress in its ongoing multi-vendor smart metering interoperability project, …

22/10/2025

A new 5 MW hydropower plant near Clarens in the Free State is now supplying renewable electricity directly to commercial buildings via the national grid – the first hydropower facility in South Africa to be integrated into a building-level wheeling solution. The Boston Hydro plant began commercial operations on October 17.

A new 5 MW hydropower plant near Clarens in the Free State is now supplying renewable electricity directly to commercial buildings via the national…

17/10/2025

ACTOM deal shows the need to protect strategic local manufacturers, a court ruling stalls South Africa’s gas roadmap, and we explore how to make healthcare energy systems more efficient – plus how to mitigate the hidden danger of arc flash in switchgear. All this and more in the October issue of 𝘌𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘨𝘪𝘻𝘦.

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16/10/2025

Global progress on electricity access has stalled with 730 million people still without power in 2024, according to new data from the International Energy Agency (IEA).

Global progress on electricity access has stalled with 730 million people still without power in 2024, according to new data from the International…

10/10/2025

To ensure we continue delivering relevant, high-quality content and maintaining our independent voice, we’re conducting the Energize Reader Survey 2025. The survey takes just three minutes to complete and all responses are confidential.

Energize has long served as South Africa’s independent journal for power and energy professionals – a trusted source of technical insight, project …

10/10/2025

Renewable energy generation has overtaken coal for the first time, marking a major global milestone, according to Ember’s Mid-Year Electricity Insights 2025.

Renewable energy generation has overtaken coal for the first time, marking a major global milestone, according to Ember’s Mid-Year Electricity Insi…

01/10/2025

[Sponsored] The Africa Energy Indaba at the Cape Town International Convention Centre from March 3-5, 2026, will bring together the continent’s foremost leaders, investors, policymakers and innovators to address one of Africa’s most pressing challenges: securing affordable, reliable and sustainable energy for all.

The Africa Energy Indaba at the Cape Town International Convention Centre from March 3-5, 2026, will bring together the continent’s foremost leader…

23/09/2025

Unplanned generation outages dropped to 5 989 MW on September 14 – the lowest level in eight years, according to Eskom’s weekly system update for September 12-18. This is a year-on-year improvement of 5 615 MW.

Unplanned generation outages dropped to 5 989 MW on September 14 – the lowest level in eight years, according to Eskom’s weekly system update for S…

23/09/2025

City Power Johannesburg has announced plans to deploy an intelligent distribution system (IDS) to curb energy theft, reduce technical losses and improve network reliability. The announcement was made by City Power COO Charles Tlouane at the Huawei Global Electricity Power Summit in Shanghai, China, on September 19.

City Power Johannesburg has announced plans to deploy an intelligent distribution system (IDS) to curb energy theft, reduce technical losses and im…

19/09/2025

The renewable energy sector is facing new challenges accessing a rebate on imported solar panels following the release of updated guidelines by the International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (ITAC) in May. The rebate was introduced to offset the 10% import tariff on solar panels and support the rollout of renewable energy projects.

The renewable energy sector is facing new challenges accessing a rebate on imported solar panels following the release of updated guidelines by the…

19/09/2025

Eskom is carrying out development work at a number of coal-fired power stations to identify renewable energy projects while the plants are still operating. The work is aimed at avoiding delays like those at Komati Power Station where renewable projects only began after the plant was closed.

Eskom is carrying out development work at a number of coal-fired power stations to identify renewable energy projects while the plants are still op…

10/09/2025

Billions pledged but JET funding slow to flow, nuclear supply chains strengthened, new engineering rules set for gazette, and why utility-scale storage is vital for future systems. Plus: the science of hospital lighting. All this and more in the September issue of 𝘌𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘨𝘪𝘻𝘦. Read here → https://tinyurl.com/54ac6a4h