by Manie de Waal | Mar 20, 2021 | Power
2020 saw a number of significant developments in the local energy space and, while this sector generally tends to shift relatively slowly, 2021 is likely to bring with it some of the most progressive changes in South Africa’s energy arena. This is according to Tygue...
by Manie de Waal | Jul 17, 2020 | All News, Power
The Breede River Valley, located in the Western Cape, is widely recognised not only as a top tourist destination, but also for being the largest of the Western Cape’s fruit and wine producing valleys. More recently, however, large commercial operations such as...
by Manie de Waal | May 12, 2020 | All News, Power
Eskom has recently stated that it will avoid load shedding until at least July of this year. However, there is still fear that regular power cuts will once again be a reality for businesses in the near future. With many industries having been subjected to significant...
by Energy Partners | Jan 16, 2020 | All News, Power
Eskom’s recent announcement of a new suggested pricing structure is widely perceived as a reactive measure by Eskom to compensate for its own inefficiencies, as well as support the generation of unsustainable expensive coal-driven power, while the cost of renewable...
by Manie de Waal | Jan 16, 2020 | All News, Power
Solar power generation continues to gain traction in South Africa, and an increasing number of businesses in the country are showing interest in acquiring solar photovoltaic (PV) systems for private power generation. Over the past year, it has also become evident that...
by Manie de Waal | Jan 16, 2020 | Power
By engaging in power purchase agreements (PPA), businesses can afford to spend more on perks for their employees – such as staff bonuses. This is according to Henri van Eetveldt, Senior Solar and Storage Consultant at Energy Partners Solar – a division of Energy...