Loadshedding remains suspended
Eskom said loadshedding remains suspended, this is despite constrains of increased unplanned outages. Eskom said the system remains stable and supported by the strategic utilisation of emergency reserves to meet…
“Enabling Sustainable Oil & Gas Development for a Diversified Energy Future.”
The first Annual Southern African Oil and Gas Conference, held in Cape Town, this week, from 19-20 March 2025, was themed: “Enabling Sustainable Oil & Gas Development for a Diversified…
Distribution Agency Agreement lauded as a solution for Munis in debt
Eskom has formally invited 11 municipalities in the Free State to enter into Distribution Agency Agreement (DAA’s). In addition, Tshepiso Ramakarane, Head of Department of Free State Cooperative Governance and…
NERSA approves readjusted electricity tariff by a percent to Eskom’s direct customers
The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) announced this week, its approval of Eskom tariffs for customers buying directly from the power utility. The approved standard tariff increase of…
Stage 2 loadshedding kicks in
Eskom announced it would implement stage 2 loadshedding from Wednesday, 19 March 2025 until 5am the following day. Eskom’s Daphne Mokwena said five generation units were lost before the peak…
Du Plessis Dam Solar PV2 project reaches financial close
Mulilo has reached financial close on the Du Plessis Dam Solar PV2 project. The project is expected to generate about 248 GWh (Gigawatts an hour), annually. The project is one…
CSIR reports on electricity generation in SA
Eskom’s annual average EAF (Electricity Availability Factor) increased to 60%, compared to an average of 55% in 2023, this is according to the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR).…
Seriti’s wind energy project gains traction
About nine turbines, including 27 blades and other components were transported from Richards Bay Port along the N2. The convoy, managed by Vanguard, was about 335m long and took three…
Nordex construction milestone
The Nordex Group in South Africa took to social media recently, expressing excitement, at the arrival of wind turbine blades. The blades were delivered at the Group’s farm near Impofu…
Sasol supports move to boost SA’s energy transition
Sasol said it welcomes recent policy announcements made in support of South Africa’s energy transition. The European Union (EU) and the South African government have agreed to launch negotiations in…