Streamlined steam at Clover SA
Energy Partners' Steam division designed and installed an advanced steam plant at the Clover S.A....
Solar Skyscraper: Making the impossible possible
Business Day interviewed Energy Partners' CEO, Manie de Waal, about the groundbreaking Metalbox installation – South...
Innovative combustion system boosts production – cuts fuel and emissions by 25%
Mkwawa Leaf Tobacco,a leading tobacco processor in Morogoro,Tanzania, sought to expand by adding...
ESG or Sustainability? Here’s why you need both
Should businesses focus on Sustainability, or ESG criteria? Energy Partners’ Johan Durand makes the case that, if...
Energy Partners unveils South Africa’s first solar facade skycraper
Fairvest Limited’s Metalbox skyscraper is “history in the making”, a landmark in sustainable...
Cutting-edge hybrid power system takes Heidelberg Mall 100% off-grid
Energy Partners (“EP”), a pioneer in South Africa’s energy solutions sector, has successfully delivered a 3.2 MWp, 3.1 MWh...
Cooling as a Service: a revolution in industrial refrigeration
Cooling as a Service is increasingly popular in industrial refrigeration. By exchanging ownership...
Case Study: Netcare’s sustainability journey
How Netcare, in collaboration with Energy Partners, radically decreased their carbon footprint and improved financial...
Case Study: How meticulous planning kept production running during Sasol shutdown
Industrial complexes, like Sasol One in Sasolburg, have scheduled shutdowns every three to five...
What will it take for industrial cooling to meet the environmental challenge?
Industrial cooling systems are among the most significant contributors to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions due to their high...
Sovereign reaffirms commitment to Cooling-as-a-Service with Energy Partners
Building on the successful partnership at its Kariega, Eastern Cape, Further Processing Facility,...
Evaluating Eskom’s bold turnaround claims: what SA’s C&I companies need to know
Arguably, the most talked-about point to emerge from this year’s State of the Nation Address (SONA) was that ‘the end of...
Growth, profit, sustainability: How Sovereign ticked all the boxes with one contract
'Welcome to Kariega, a picturesque town nestled in the Eastern Cape, where South Africa's third...
Kimberly-Clark, Energy Partners sign PPA for one of Cape Town’s largest rooftop solar systems
Kimberly-Clark (K-C), one of the world's leading manufacturers of personal care and hygiene products and owner...
Gas burners trending as end-users adopt cleaner energy practices
Demand for gas-fuelled burners is increasing as South Africa’s production facilities continue to...
Netcare sprints to energy efficiency
In 2013, Netcare set a goal to reduce its carbon-based energy intensity by 24 percent in 10 years. It was a target met –...
Accelerating South Africa’s automotive industry to Net Zero: The embedded generation imperative
As the world races to net-zero emissions by 2050, the global automotive industry is at a...
Fresh from farm to table: How Cooling-as-a-Service can solve Africa’s cold chain challenges
In the developed world, the average consumer may not be aware that the domestic refrigerator is only the final link in a...
Atlantis Foundries’ CEO outlines factors behind innovative PPA
“At the end of the day, we decided that we’re good at manufacturing castings, not creating...
Servitisation can unlock capital and build food production resilience in ‘interesting times’
Almost 60 years ago, on 6 June 1966, a young Robert F. Kennedy told an audience at the University of Cape Town, “There is a...
Daimler’s Atlantis Foundries signs Western Cape’s largest embedded solar Power Purchase Agreement with Energy Partners
Atlantis Foundries (Pty) Ltd (AF), one of Africa’s largest foundry operations, has signed a...
Energy Partners invests R360 million in Clover SA energy servitisation solution
South African dairy giant, Clover S.A., has unleashed the benefits of servitisation at its Queensburgh mega-factory, by...
Outsourced cooling can help market navigate challenges
Refrigeration services provider Energy Partners (EP) Refrigeration GM Dawie Kriel stresses that...
Ageing refrigeration systems a significant challenge to SA businesses in 2023
In 2023, the pressure will continue to mount for local food producers, cold storage facilities,...
Robust energy strategy crucial for businesses to survive in current energy environment
It’s no secret that in order to thrive in South Africa, businesses need to have a comprehensive energy strategy in place....
How to simplify your operations with a single contract
South Africa, and countries around the world are experiencing rapid increases in technical skills...
Optimising the cold chain prevents unnecessary produce losses and saves businesses money
Maintaining the cold chain is one of the most important and challenging tasks for businesses in the perishable and fresh...
Setting a New Standard for Outsourced Steam in Africa
Clover - South Africa’s largest dairy company - is underway with a massive consolidation of their...
SA Businesses to Prioritise Sustainability to Remain Competitive
Businesses in South Africa are fairly familiar with carbon tax by now, and as these taxes increase, it’s becoming more...
Data is Key to Cutting Energy Spend without further Straining your Capital
The cost of energy is putting South African businesses under pressure like never before. Not only...
Outsourced Steam Production set to become the Norm for Businesses
In recent years the demand for outsourced steam solutions has grown significantly as steam-reliant businesses continue to...
Cold Storage Infrastructure and Refrigeration Tech are Key for Growth in SA Food Production
South Africa’s food production and export industries are experiencing encouraging growth...
Is Going Off Grid SA’s biggest Energy Myth?
Eskom’s load shedding schedule for the next six months indicates that businesses across the country can expect a...
24/7 Solutions for those Unplanned Boiler Shutdowns
A trend that has developed over the past 24 months, is a marked increase in companies requiring...
How your Company’s Energy Bill can help cut Operational Costs
Businesses operating in South Africa are under a massive amount of financial strain, and a big contributor to this is...
Energy Costs getting out of Hand? Pay Less with Waste Heat Recovery
Businesses that rely heavily on refrigeration for their day-to-day operations are painfully aware...
EP Intelligence selected as SAEEC ESCO of the Year 2021
"The Southern African Energy Efficiency Confederation, would like to congratulate you on the EnergyAward received on Friday...
Why Nersa’s Electricity Price Hike for Solar Users is Doomed from the Start
A new electricity pricing methodology, proposed by the National Energy Regulator of South Africa...
Going Green with a Multi-pronged Approach
Reducing carbon footprint, cutting down on energy spend and building sustainable businesses have...
Combining Steam and Refrigeration Plant Utilities for an Optimal Outcome
Exploring opportunities to streamline energy efficiencies within businesses has become a major focus for South African...
Use Existing Infrastructure to Generate Power
The implementation of the new 100MW licensing threshold for private generation could make it much...
Solar-Assisted Refrigeration can Significantly Cut Costs
South African retailers looking for ways to recover from the latest lockdown, as well as recent countrywide looting and...
Dryden Combustion heritage lives on through Energy Partners Steam
Dryden Combustion’s renowned heritage and trusted name has been strengthened through its...
Reducing Energy Usage through Innovative Design
Global Macadamia, international food producer, has built one of the largest macadamia curing and processing facilities in...
Battery Storage is the Next Frontier
Sustainable energy has seen exponential growth in South Africa, primarily led by the rise of solar...
Sustainable Energy Accelerates Evolution
2020 saw a number of significant developments in the local energy space and, while this sector generally tends to shift...
Local Food Industry Stays Ahead with Innovative Approach to Cooling
As pressure continues to mount for local food producers, businesses operating in the sector need...
Sustainable Energy: Crucial To Accelerate SA’s Economic Recovery
2020 saw a number of significant developments in the local energy space and, while this sector generally tends to shift...
Businesses on Incorrect Electricity Tariffs could Lose Millions
Ensuring that a business is being billed correctly for electricity by its local municipality,...
Energy Contingency Plans to Avoid Catastrophic Downtime
It was recently reported that South Africa's manufacturing production decreased by 49.4% year-on-year in April - largely...
Breede River Valley: A Hotspot for Solar Power
The Breede River Valley, located in the Western Cape, is widely recognised not only as a top...
Outsourced Energy Solutions Crucial to Helping Food Manufacturers
The food manufacturing sector continues to fight valiantly in the face of mounting economic pressure compounded by the...