The spectre of load shedding, which has been kept in abeyance since the Covid-19 lockdown began in late March, has reared its ugly head again after several power-generation units tripped.
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Eskom said on Monday that it will cut the supply of electricity to several towns around the country over non-payment for electricity.
Anglo American is advancing plans to convert its fleet of giant diesel-fuelled mine trucks to hydrogen power as the company seeks to burnish its green credentials.
The high court has sided with Eskom in a dispute over the amounts energy regulator Nersa allowed the state utility to claw back from customers for electricity supplied in the 2014/2015, 2015/2016 and 2016/2017 financial years.
Eskom warned late on Tuesday that its generation system is “severely constrained” as the result of unplanned breakdowns at four units.
Econet Wireless, Zimbabwe’s largest mobile phone operator, plans to expand its use of batteries from Tesla for its operations beyond providing backup power at base stations.
Eskom will implement load reduction in Gauteng in order to avoid network overloading from 5pm until 10pm on Thursday.
The energy ministry on Sunday began consultations with industry on preparations for a proposed 2.5GW nuclear power plant building programme, which has faced opposition from environmental campaigners.
South African blockchain-based renewable energy start-up Sun Exchange has raised R50-million from a company backed by one of the country’s richest businessmen.
Pele Green Energy plans to expand its wind and solar projects in Africa after raising capital with the help of Investec, the South African and UK specialist bank.