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Support services ramping up for new motor distributor deal
28th January 2022 By: Darren Parker

Bearings and power transmission supplier Bearings International (BI) is aiming to provide a comprehensive support service for engineering company ABB Africa’s motors this year, which the company... 


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Public Works to release RFP for renewable energy programme this quarter
27th January 2022 By: Darren Parker

The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) will publish a request for proposals (RFP) for its Integrated Renewable Energy and Resource Efficiency Programme (iREREP) in the first... 


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Firms and households tap rooftop power as load-shedding risk lingers
21st January 2022 By: Natasha Odendaal

Improving technologies, which reduce deployment costs, as well as lower tariffs and thousands of hours of sunshine every year, along with the continued challenges of State-owned power utility... 


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Electricity sector outlook
14th January 2022

Creamer Media's Chanel de Bruyn speaks to Engineering News Editor Terence Creamer about the difficulties in the South African electricity sector in 2021, the issues that are still facing Eskom,... 


Building owners have one year left to obtain energy performance certificates
14th December 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

Owners of buildings in South Africa have one year left to obtain and prominently display an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) or risk a fine of R5-million, five years imprisonment or both. The... 


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Eskom power transition lacking energy, says LTM Energy CEO
2nd December 2021 By: Tracy Hancock

State-owned power utility Eskom, South Africa’s largest emitter of greenhouse gasses, is not adapting to change fast enough, as the world races to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 by... 


Bursaries on offer for Wits Business School energy leadership courses
22nd November 2021 By: Schalk Burger

The University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) Business School has introduced a new stream in its existing Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) in Management in the field of Energy Leadership, which offers a... 


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Amendments demand stringent compliance
5th November 2021 By: Claire O'Reilly

With the new amendments to the Carbon Tax Act earmarked to pave the way for developing a national standard to approve offset carbon positive projects and administer these projects on a national... 


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Mobile e-air compressor suitable for niche markets
5th November 2021 By: Claire O'Reilly

Given global demand for carbon-neutral products, industrial equipment manufacturer Atlas Copco Industrial Southern Africa is increasing its range of electric equipment, such as its mobile e-air... 


SANEA names 2021 Energy Awards winners
2nd November 2021 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Industry association the South African National Energy Association (SANEA) has named the winners of the 2021 Energy Awards, who were acknowledged for their contribution to the energy sector and the... 


Free app enables facility managers to view LED lighting savings
28th October 2021 By: Schalk Burger

A free smart device app and Web-based tool has been developed to enable anyone in South Africa to measure how much energy, cost and greenhouse-gas emissions savings will be achieved by switching to... 


Schneider Electric adds to its EcoStruxure Power offering
22nd October 2021 By: Theresa Bhowan-Rajah

Over a billion people on the African continent either have no access or only limited access to energy, while South Africa faces electricity supply constraints. Energy management and automation... 


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Energy saving proves uncertain
22nd October 2021

Uncertainty seems to be the only certainty when it comes to the security of South Africa’s electricity supply and associated utility costs.   


Foundry company converts to renewable energy
22nd October 2021

The recent announcement by government that “own generation of power” without the requirement for a license had been increased from 1 MW to 100 MW was well received by industry as a whole. Foundry... 


Municipalities central to resolving energy security issues, says panel  
20th October 2021 By: Marleny Arnoldi

During the closing panel of the Electricity Forum, Manufacturing Circle executive director Philippa Rodseth said municipalities were the missing piece of the energy security puzzle and an elephant... 


Pump systems optimised through energy-saving assessments
8th October 2021 By: Theresa Bhowan-Rajah

With international studies showing that pump systems account for more than 20% of global electrical energy demand, the National Cleaner Production Centre South Africa (NCPC-SA) has worked with more... 


IEA implores countries to help lower the production cost of hydrogen
4th October 2021 By: Donna Slater

The International Energy Agency (IEA) reports in its ‘Global Hydrogen Review 2021’ report, released on October 4, that although investment is increasing in hydrogen projects to support a clean... 


Energy efficiency standards, labelling programmes effective, says SANEDI
29th September 2021 By: Schalk Burger

The International Energy Agency's (IEA's) 'Achievements of Energy Efficiency Appliance and Equipment Standards and Labelling Programmes' report states that labelling electrical equipment according... 


EPC regulations to support energy efficiency businesses, says Alliance Energy
27th September 2021 By: Schalk Burger

The Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) regulations gazetted by the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) in December 2020 present opportunities for individuals and businesses in the... 


iREREP to have 30-year lead time, private sector to be responsible for technical and financing aspects
20th September 2021 By: Donna Slater

The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) launched its Integrated Renewable Energy and Resource Efficiency Programme (iREREP) by opening its request for information (RFI) on... 


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Company can cater to high retrofitting demand
17th September 2021 By: Cameron Mackay

Software solutions provider ABB Electrification has experienced high demand from the local market for energy-efficient systems related to integrating automation into electrical and mechanical... 


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Public Works to release RFI in development of green energy, resource efficiency drive
2nd September 2021 By: Donna Slater

The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) plans to release a request for information (RFI) for the Integrated Renewable Energy and Resource Efficiency Programme (iREREP) on September... 


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The importance of organisational culture in supporting women
27th August 2021

Project developer G7 Renewable Energies head of development Karen de Bruyn has spoken about the importance of organisational culture in supporting careers for women in previously male dominated... 


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Hydrogen a suitable greener alternative
27th August 2021 By: Nadine Ramdass

South Africa’s Gas Act defines “gas” as natural gas (CH4) and hydrogen (H2). Hydrogen will, in the future, be a suitable substitute for natural gas to support decarbonisation, says South African... 


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LNG opportunities abound
27th August 2021 By: Nadine Ramdass

The anticipated decline of Mozambique’s Pande & Temane gasfields creates a need for new sources of natural gas for the local industry, says engineering services consulting firm WSP regional... 


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Important link between South Africa’s mining industry and its public capital markets is broken
27th August 2021 By: Martin Creamer

With South Africa needing more listings on its stock exchanges, what can be done to encourage companies in general and junior mining companies in particular to go public? A lot of the building... 


South African energy efficient lighting study to start soon
21st July 2021 By: Schalk Burger

A new study on energy efficient lighting in South Africa will be undertaken as part of the South African-German Energy Partnership, which includes the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy... 


Manufacturer provides solutions for distance learning
16th July 2021 By: Cameron Mackay

Educational engineering equipment manufacturer and importer Amtec Techniquip has developed new products to assist in local distance learning at a time when learners cannot physically access their... 


Kyalami receives energy performance certificate
8th July 2021 By: Schalk Burger

The Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit and International Convention Centre has received its energy performance certificate with a rating of B, says South African National Energy Development Institute... 


EPC regulations roll out promoted
2nd July 2021 By: Cameron Mackay

The South African National Accreditation System (SANAS) is actively promoting the roll-out of the new Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) Regulations. This is being done through SANAS’ new... 


Itochu partners with Shell to lower its mining sites’ carbon footprint
1st July 2021 By: Donna Slater

Petrochemicals company Shell International and Tokyo-headquartered investment firm Itochu Corporation have agreed to collaborate to accelerate the digitalisation and decarbonisation of Itochu’s... 


Aligning energy transition with 1.5°C climate target will yield jobs windfall
Aligning energy transition with 1.5°C climate target will yield jobs windfall
1st July 2021 By: Terence Creamer

An energy transition aligned with a 1.5°C-compatible climate pathway has net positive effects on job creation, a new report published by the International Renewable Energy Agency (Irena) states.... 


SANEDI encourages consumers to save energy
29th June 2021 By: Schalk Burger

Modified consumer behaviour and the implementation of energy-efficient solutions can reduce electricity demand, while also enabling South Africans to save money on their energy bill, says South... 


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Time billing solutions in battery storage
25th June 2021 By: Anna Moross

Energy storage is becoming a critical part of business operations and a vital element of the economy, particularly in the manufacturing sector, says solar energy company Blockpower director Kyle... 


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The demand particularly pertains to . . . the hybridisation of wind energy, which allows for electricity to be generated from two or more sources with storage
Wind an energy storage game changer – association
25th June 2021 By: Anna Moross

Wind energy is important in driving potential demand for energy storage, says nonprofit organisation South African Wind and Energy Association (SAWEA) CEO Ntombifuthi Ntuli. 


SANEDI study looks into residential power use inefficiencies
24th June 2021 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The South African National Energy Development Institute (SANEDI) has published a study on residential energy use, which suggests that, by improving energy efficiency in this sector, it can reduce... 


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