Given the environmental and economic benefits of South Africa’s independent power producer (IPP) programme, its continuation and growth will best serve South Africa’s energy needs, says energy solutions provider Energy Partners head of business development Andre Agenbag.

Engineering News

Johannesburg – Botswana has passed a law opening up electricity generation to the private sector, which could reduce its reliance on South Africa.

IOL

State and territory energy ministers will come together on Friday on the back of a fear campaign run by opponents and competitors of wind power.

The Sunday Morning Herald

The changing markets for almond by-products have led the Almond Board of California (ABC) to step up its research into alternatives to managing orchard removal waste, plus hulls and shells.

Western Farm Press

Despite the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber’s celebrated victory against Eskom and the National Energy Regulator (NERSA) in the North Gauteng High Court, the 2016/17 tariff increases will remain in force, says the power utility.

R News

Eskom obtained two mobile substations to provide a continuous supply of electricity for North West.

SABC

State and territory energy ministers have agreed to fast-track testing for a plan to connect South Australia to NSW’s energy network to help the state deal with a power crisis.

Yahoo 7 Finance

Eskom‚ which has not implemented load shedding for the past eight months‚ says its plan is to continue implementing appropriate levels of planned maintenance to ensure long-term plant reliability.

Sowetan Live

Small-scale electricity systems provide uneven benefits and limited service options, according to a new study published from researchers at the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) and the World Resources Institute (WRI).

Science Daily

ESKOM has put out a request for information‚ seeking potential local suppliers of mined uranium to run Koeberg Nuclear Power Station.

Business Day Live