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Energy Efficiency

AfricaGoGreen Fund receives $31.5m to promote private sector efficiency investments
11th March 2022 By: Schalk Burger

Development finance institution the African Development Bank (AfDB) and its Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA) have approved a combined-equity investment of $20-million in the AfricaGoGreen... 


Women keen to participate in energy efficiency projects – DMRE
8th March 2022 By: Donna Slater

Studies indicate that women want to participate in the energy sector, and especially within the energy efficiency sector, both of which currently have poor representation of women, Department of... 


Netcare’s new Alberton Hospital
New Netcare hospital to feature green technologies
3rd March 2022 By: Darren Parker

Healthcare provider Netcare’s new Alberton Hospital, which will open its doors in April, will feature several green technologies, including solar power, advanced energy, water and waste management... 


Energy efficiency part of net-zero journey, but investments, renewable energy needed for broad impact
2nd March 2022 By: Schalk Burger

Energy efficiency is an important component to reaching net-zero greenhouse-gas emissions, lifting people out of energy poverty and enabling development, but requires public and private investment... 


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Indaba ties in with city’s energy plans
25th February 2022 By: Sabrina Jardim

With the City of Cape Town being an emerging leader in the new energy space in South Africa, Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis says hosting the Africa Energy Indaba (AEI) at the Cape Town... 


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Council to coordinate content at Indaba
25th February 2022 By: Sabrina Jardim

The South African Electrotechnical Export Council (SAEEC), supported by the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC), is collaborating with the Africa Energy Indaba (AEI) to profile... 


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Power Quality the focus at AEI
25th February 2022 By: Sabrina Jardim

The National Cleaner Production Centre South Africa (NCPC-SA) aims to raise awareness of the importance of Power Quality in the manufacturing industry at this year’s Africa Energy Indaba (AEI).... 


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EPC company a gold partner at Indaba
25th February 2022 By: Sabrina Jardim

Engineering procurement and construction (EPC) company Lesedi is participating at this year’s Africa Energy Indaba (AEI) as a gold partner, says Lesedi business development executive Shane Pereira.... 


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Indaba to focus on increasing need for energy access
25th February 2022 By: Sabrina Jardim

This year’s Africa Energy Indaba (AEI) will focus on the growing need for energy access throughout Africa, says exhibitions company Siyenza MD Liz Hart. The event will be held at the Cape Town... 


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Law firm to provide insight on energy laws
25th February 2022 By: Sabrina Jardim

Law firm Norton Rose Fulbright will participate at this year’s Africa Energy Indaba as a partner, providing a legal perspective on energy sector laws. The global law firm provides a business law... 


DSI’s Maserumule reiterates South Africa’s green hydrogen ambitions
24th February 2022 By: Schalk Burger

South Africa is looking to build out funding opportunities and partnerships with international donors and countries that are aiming to decarbonise their own economies through the use of green... 


Warehousing lighting at a Polokwane-based warehouse
Manufacturer provides tailored lighting solutions
18th February 2022 By: Theresa Bhowan-Rajah

Lighting manufacturer BEKA Schréder carries out a full evaluation of a site, including lighting audits and design, to ensure that the lighting effectively performs according to the necessary... 


South32's Hillside aluminium smelter
South32 to proceed with energy efficiency project at Hillside smelter
17th February 2022 By: Darren Parker

Diversified miner South32 has made a final investment decision on the roll-out of the AP3XLE energy efficiency project at its Hillside aluminium smelter, in KwaZulu-Natal. The technology has... 


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Exhibition provides exposure opportunity for company
11th February 2022 By: Nadine Ramdass

German materials handling equipment manufacturer Jungheinrich aims to use the KwaZulu-Natal Industrial Tech Expo (KITE) to break into the local market, increase its exposure in the region and build... 


DBSA calls for applications for Green Fund financing
10th February 2022 By: Schalk Burger

Development finance institution the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) has announced the availability of funding towards green economy development projects and programmes under the Green... 


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New year holds promise for wood pellet manufacturer
4th February 2022 By: Halima Frost

Biomass fuel manufacturer and distributor Calore Sustainability Energy (CSE) Biomass, a division of clean energy provider Earth & Wire, started the new year with installations at two agriculture... 


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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... 


Picture of an mobile electrical air compressor designed by Atlas Copco called the e-air compressor
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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