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11/07/2025

Corporate electricity buyers, represented by RE100, have called on the South African government to accelerate market reform, expand transmission infrastructure, and improve procurement and wheeling frameworks to support their renewable energy targets.

Corporate electricity buyers, represented by RE100, have called on the South African government to accelerate market reform, expand transmission in…

11/07/2025

The Energy Council of South Africa has launched an online portal and stakeholder poll aimed at supporting the operational transition to the South African Wholesale Electricity Market (SAWEM), which is scheduled to begin phased implementation from April 1, 2026.

The Energy Council of South Africa has launched an online portal and stakeholder poll aimed at supporting the operational transition to the South A…

10/07/2025

Regulatory enforcement, grid access limitations and localisation policy uncertainty remain key barriers to solar PV expansion. This was highlighted at the South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA) AGM on July 3.

Regulatory enforcement, grid access limitations and localisation policy uncertainty remain key barriers to solar PV expansion. This was highlighted…

10/07/2025

The City of Cape Town has allocated R71,2 billion over the next three years to electricity infrastructure investment following the implementation of a restructured, ring-fenced tariff model aligned with National Treasury and National Energy Regulator of South Africa reforms.

The City of Cape Town has allocated R71,2 billion over the next three years to electricity infrastructure investment following the implementation o…

09/07/2025

Explore South Africa’s five-year energy reform plan, the hurdles facing solar and embedded generation, and the hidden systems protecting transformers. Plus, delve into the potential of biogas. Read these and other interesting articles in the latest issue of 𝘌𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘨𝘪𝘻𝘦.
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04/07/2025

Discover how TGOOD and Brunstock's merger is reshaping South Africa's energy future! Explore their innovative modular substations, dry-air switchgear, and advanced battery storage, driving a faster, greener, and smarter power infrastructure. Read more in our TGOOD branded feature.
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04/07/2025

[Sponsored] Huawei, in collaboration with several African power utilities, has released the fgOTN White Paper for Electric Power to support the construction of next-generation power communication networks across the continent.

Huawei, in collaboration with several African power utilities, has released the fgOTN White Paper for Electric Power to support the construction of…

26/06/2025

South Africa’s Department of Electricity and Energy has received a budget of R6,66 billion for the 2025/26 financial year – rising to R6,87 billion in 2026/27 and R7,14 billion in 2027/28, as outlined in its Medium Term Expenditure Framework presented to Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Electricity and Energy last week.

South Africa’s Department of Electricity and Energy has received a budget of R6,66 billion for the 2025/26 financial year – rising to R6,87 billion…

26/06/2025

Unplanned generation outages have remained above the Winter Outlook threshold of 13 000 MW, according to Eskom’s latest system update for the week of June 13-19. The utility reported an average of 15 076 MW in unplanned outages during the period. It planned to return 2 730 MW to service by the evening peak on Monday, June 23.

Unplanned generation outages have remained above the Winter Outlook threshold of 13 000 MW, according to Eskom’s latest system update for the week …

25/06/2025

A new data analysis tool developed by the South African National Energy Development Institute (SANEDI) will be used to help resolve billing and metering disputes between Eskom and municipalities. The tool was developed during a technical review of City Power’s R3,2 billion debt settlement with Eskom.

A new data analysis tool developed by the South African National Energy Development Institute (SANEDI) will be used to help resolve billing and met…

18/06/2025

[Sponsored] As South African industry doubles down on automation and energy efficiency through variable frequency drives (VFDs) and similar control technologies, many engineers are discovering an invisible but costly problem: harmonic distortion.

Harmonic distortion isn’t just noise – it’s draining your budget

18/06/2025

Energy Exchange of Southern Africa (EXSA), a licensed electricity trader, will add 30 MW of solar capacity to the national grid via wheeling with the first 5 MW project expected to enter commercial operation this month.

Energy Exchange of Southern Africa (EXSA), a licensed electricity trader, will add 30 MW of solar capacity to the national grid via wheeling with t…