South African grid too fragile for green solution, according to Russian billionaire
Billionaire believes that South Africa need not concentrate on renewable energy, but rather on the upgrading of existing coal-fired power plants.
Energy
Breaking news and analyst commentary on the ever-changing energy sector in South Africa. Including conventional and renewable energy sectors and the latest energy producing and storing technologies.
Best of 2022: No loadshedding for these two towns
A Sunday Times report uncovered two towns in remote areas of the Northern Cape that had never experienced loadshedding.
Eskom’s shocking overpayment for basic goods and services
It has been revealed that Eskom is paying up to ten times more for services and basic goods like milk and toilet paper.
SA needs gas generation worth $8bn to prevent decade of blackouts
Finnish company Wartsila Oyj believes gas fired generation of energy is the way forward for South Africa.
Eskom 2021 loss rises
Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd. restated the company’s reported loss for the 2021 financial year to 25.3 billion rand ($1.5 billion).
Eskom bomb threat averted
Eskom announced that a suspect linked to a bomb threat directed at the company’s chief operating officer has been arrested.
Is nuclear power the solution to the world’s energy problems? 
Once again, we are on the cusp of a nuclear renaissance. Actually realizing one requires something nuclear power isn’t known for: Speed.
COP27 diary – Bronwyn Nielsen on the ground in Egypt
World leaders recently gathered in Sharm el Sheikh Egypt for COP27 to deliberate on how to further deliver on the global climate agenda.
Is there substance to a “Just Transition”? COP27
We want to transition, but we must look into the ability of Africa to continue to develop using the resources that God has given us.Â
Will talk of action at COP27 turn out to be more than just hot air?
The sheer number of people in attendance at COP27 shows you just how important this climate summit is to the world.