Drought forces Eskom to seek dry cooling technology
JOBURG – With water scarcity prevalent in many parts of the country, Eskom is heavily investing in world-class dry cooling technology and is actively driving research and development in this field.
Eskom intent on sizeable role in renewable energy sector
ESKOM envisages a bigger role for itself in the nascent renewable energy industry in SA, according to Ayanda Nakedi, senior GM at Eskom’s renewables energy unit.
Climate change: Heat waves and droughts will take a toll on electricity production
Climate change could play a spoiler as India races to increase electricity production to meet the demands of the as-yet-unserved 300 million households and fuel economic growth. While India may have secured the use of coal in its energy mix at the Paris climate change talks, new research reveals that electricity generated by coal-fired plants is likely to reduce drastically as global warming starts adversely affecting water sources.
Eskom urges Lesotho, Swaziland to use less power
Eskom said on Friday that Lesotho and Swaziland, with which it has firm power supply agreements, should lower consumption as the power utility attempts to help its regional neighbours offset crippling power shortages.
RE100 firms half way to 100 per cent green electricity goals
Companies which have pledged to transition to 100 per cent renewable electricity are on average halfway to their target, with ICT businesses leading the pack.
Student shines a light on Malawi electricity shortage in Abu Dhabi
Solar power is the way ahead for rural Africa where electricity is a rarity and candles and kerosene cost up to half of families’ incomes. The natural resources are there, but the know-how is not. Help is needed to train technicians.
Eskom moves ahead with dual-fuel conversion of OCGT plants despite gas uncertainty
State power utility Eskom is poised to move ahead with the conversion of its open cycle gas turbines (OCGTs) to dual fuel facilities, with contracts having being placed with two international technology providers.
Africa’s Largest Electricity Producer Aims to Create An Uber-Like Electricity App
Whilst public hearings that could see electricity tariffs raised by 17 per cent are taking place, the African continent’s largest electricity producer, Eskom, hosted members of the at its Research, Testing and Development Centre in Johannesburg.
Eskom: Drought hasn’t had an impact on SA’s Electricity supply
JOHANNESBURG – Eskom says the drought has not had an impact on electricity supply in the country despite the utility not making use of one of its hydro-electric power stations.
