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Solar changing the way Africa accesses energy - ESI-Africa.com
WEBFeb 9, 2024 · While Africa has followed a similar positive growth path in expanding solar generating capacity as the rest of the world in 2022 and 2023, the drivers of that growth are fundamentally different.
Expect innovation from smart metering technology - ESI-Africa.com
WEBJan 18, 2024 · The water and electricity metering market are an essential element to Africa’s development, and while value over cost is a consideration, the element of functionality adapted to local conditions requires careful consideration for a fit-for-purpose metering solution.
Eskom Group annual results finally released for FY23 - ESI-Africa.com
WEBOct 31, 2023 · Eskom experienced the highest OCGT usage in the year ending March 2023, spending almost R30 billion on both Eskom-owned and IPP OCGT usage, far in excess of their planning assumptions.Cassim said primary energy costs grew by 16.6%, with the growth in OCGT expenditure being by far the biggest contributor. Bringing new generational capacity onto the grid will depend on creating grid access and ...
WEBOosthuizen, Linde, Durrant, Gopaldas (2018) Future of Energy and Power Utilities in Africa 2 ABOUT THE AUTHORS Marius Oosthuizen Marius is a member of faculty at the Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS), at the University of Pretoria.
Eskom unbundling into generation, distribution and transmission
WEBNov 1, 2023 · Eskom is restructuring its generation, transmission and distribution divisions into separate entities under Eskom Holdings. The transmission and distribution companies are expected to be operational by April 2024 and November 2025 respectively, while the generation company depends on a new holding company and legislation.
Navigating energy transition tax incentive landscape in South Africa
WEBAug 23, 2024 · A short history of renewable energy tax incentives in South Africa. South Africa’s journey towards incentivising investment in renewable energy began in earnest in 2016 with the introduction of Section 12B of the Income Tax Act of 1952 (Tax Act).
African mining sector: Embracing innovation and sustainability
WEBAug 21, 2024 · Automated-driven approach to mining. The integration of cutting-edge technologies is revolutionising mining operations across Africa. Automation, artificial intelligence (AI), and the Internet of Things (IoT) enhance operational efficiency, safety, and productivity.. Companies like Nokia and Sedna Industrial IT Solutions are collaborating to introduce digital twins, edge computing, and ...
Mpumalanga farm uses floating solar project for energy security
WEBAug 8, 2024 · Going solar improves energy security for farm “The project, financed in partnership with Standard Bank’s Business and Commercial Banking (BCB) division, which was completed in a year, can produce up to 1.8GWh of power and can take the estate, including the farm homesteads, support buildings and staff quarters, entirely off-grid when necessary,” says Yaseen Guman, Standard Bank’s Head ...
Opportunities to expand South Africa's renewable energy market …
WEBJun 22, 2022 · Local manufacturing to expand the renewable energy market. The South African renewable energy manufacturing sector has been in survival mode thanks to factors such as the small size of the domestic market, the threat of cheap imports, policy uncertainty, high input costs and a limited skills base …