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Why businesses are turning to renewables such as solar to make a positive impact on the world

Republish for Free Republish This Story Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license. Reduce, reuse, and recycle may seem like a small act, but it can have a massive impact on protecting the environment and helping the planet. Businesses are doing what they can to make a difference …

Toshiba and KenGen Conclude Memorandum of Understanding on O&M Services for Geothermal Power Plants

Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC (hereinafter “KenGen”), a leading electric power generating company in Kenya, and Toshiba Energy Systems & Solutions Corporation (hereinafter “Toshiba ESS”), a leading supplier of integrated energy solutions, concluded a memorandum of understanding (MOU). The MOU anticipates a partnership of Operation and Maintenance (O&M) services for geothermal power plants in developing …

Government working to ensure long term energy security

Deputy President David Mabuza says government is taking every step to make sure that Eskom is supported in its bid to stabilise the national grid and ensure energy security. The Deputy President was answering questions in the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) on Thursday afternoon. The Deputy President is the Chairperson of the Political Task …

Be Aware of Your Energy Usage

Businesses and industries could assist in the battle for energy security in South Africa by being more aware of their consumption, peak usage times and power-hungry processes. This awareness will not only help reduce the burden on energy but also help them save money and be more efficient. This is the view of Priaash Ramadeen, …

Siemens and MAHLE sign letter of intent for wireless charging of electric vehicles

The two companies intend to work together to close gaps in the standardization of inductive charging systems Plans include technical collaboration and joint interoperability tests Siemens and MAHLE intend to collaborate in the field of inductive charging of electric vehicles. Both companies have signed a letter of intent to this effect. “Wireless charging of electric …

Fill your mind with positive words and the battle is won – Engen’s Noks

Republish for Free Republish This Story Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license. Wathinta abafazi wathinta imbokodo.” (You Strike a Woman, You Strike a Rock) Channeling the famous rallying cry of the 20 000 brave women who marched to the Union Buildings in Pretoria in 1956 to fight …

G7 Foreign Ministers’ Statement on Energy Security

Media NoteOffice of the SpokespersonAugust 3, 2022 The text of the following statement was released by the G7 foreign ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America, and the High Representative of the European Union. Begin Text: We, the Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, …

Government is committed to ensuring energy security

Minister in the Presidency, Mondli Gungubele, says government is focused on improving the performance of Eskom’s power stations and “adding as much new generation capacity to the grid as possible, as quickly as possible” in order to ensure energy security. He was speaking during a media briefing by several ministers whose departments fall under the …

Judgment Issued by Namibian Court: ReconAfrica will Continue Oil and Gas Exploration

A recent judgment issued by the High Court of Namibia has enabled ReconAfrica and NAMCOR to continue exploring Namibia’s frontier oil and gas basins. The High Court of Namibia has issued a judgment that allows Canadian oil and gas company, Reconnaissance Africa (ReconAfrica), along with its joint venture partner, the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia …

Service providers appointed for Eskom battery energy storage initiative

Eskom has appointed two contractors to provide battery storage solutions for the power utility’s flagship Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) which is expected to inject at least 1 440MWh of power to the grid. This is in line with Eskom’s plans to pursue renewable energy sources and brings to fruition President Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement of …

Northern Cape community has its say on fracking

The Department of Water and Sanitation says it has noted the concerns raised by the Richmond community over unconventional gas drilling and the possibility of the fracking activities contaminating water resources, particularly groundwater resources in the area. The concerns were raised during public engagements on Unconventional Gas Regulations held in the Richmond Town Hall, Northern …

Eskom, Netherlands sign agreement

Eskom and the Kingdom of the Netherlands have signed a letter of intent which will pave the way forward for a pre-feasibility study for what it calls a “climate-smart, labour intensive agriculture/horticulture development” at the site of the Grootvlei Power Station in Mpumalanga. According to Eskom, the development study will explore an integrated and sustainable …

Plans afoot to publish Request for Proposals for energy programme

Public Works and Infrastructure Minister, Patricia de Lille, on Wednesday announced her department’s intention to publish the Request for Proposals (RFP) for the commencement of the Integrated Renewable Energy and Resource Efficiency Programme (iREREP). This follows President Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement on Monday evening on actions to address the electricity crisis. “I am delighted to announce …

Cummins continues commitment to more sustainable solutions with full US EPA certification of their QSK50 Tier 4 Dual Fuel for the oil and gas market

July 26, 2022: After their announcement to expand their offering to the oil and gas market in 2021, Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) has met the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) stringent Tier 4 requirements to achieve full certification of their dual fuel capability additions to the QSK50 engine. Cummins Tier 4 engines are a trusted reliable …

Rooftop Solar Under Ramaphosa’s ‘New Deal’ – Look Before You Leap

Republish for Free Republish This Story Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license. On Monday evening 25 June 2022, President Ramaphosa announced widespread plans to help get private investment onboard in solving South Africa’s energy crisis. “There is one major incentive that we would have appreciated the President …

READOUT: Treasury Climate Counselor joins International Partners in South Africa to further the Just Energy Transition Partnership

U.S. Department of the TreasuryPress ReleaseWashington, D.C.July 22, 2022 On Thursday, July 21, Climate Counselor to U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen, John Morton, and Treasury staff concluded a visit to Pretoria, South Africa, where they met with South African officials and international partners to discuss continued progress on the Just Energy Transition …

How to Measure Whether Your Solar System CAN function Off-Grid or Not?

Republish for Free Republish This Story Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license. “We have seen many people on social media saying that they are installing a 5 kW inverter and 12/16 solar panels so that they can say goodbye to Eskom and, in many cases, I would …

Let’s Unpack Eskoms proposed R900+ per month charge to ‘Solar Panel’ Users

How Technology Adoption Will Drive Future Growth of Real Estate By Peter Harris Over several decades, we have watched as technology has revolutionized commerce, communication, information, transportation… Submit your Press Release for free to MyPR here: MyPR Free Press Release Submission.

Cummins introduces Centum Series™ generators

Providing the flexibility to deliver precise power in a smaller footprint while meeting evolving sustainability standards Columbus, Ind. – Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) today introduced the first set of Centum Series generators with a virtual event. These new generator sets are engineered to meet customers’ precise power needs with high-efficiency engines that fit in a …

When is a Powerwall NOT a Powerwall?

Republish for Free Republish This Story Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license. Makro announced this week that they would be supplying a ‘Powerwall’ as part of their on and offline offerings. A Makro ‘spokesperson’ apparently said that the ‘Powerwall’ would take around 90 minutes to install and …

Cummins celebrates 10 quiet years of power generation

The United States Providing more than $117 Million in Additional Humanitarian Assistance to the People of South Sudan U.S. Agency for International Development Press Release Office of Press Relations July 7, 2022 The United States, through the U.S.… Submit your Press Release for free to MyPR here: MyPR Free Press Release Submission.

How To Get The Most Out of Your Forklift Batteries

Republish for Free Republish This Story Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license. If you have ever worked with forklift batteries, then you know that they are very expensive and need to be maintained properly to keep them in good working order. While it may seem like there …

Give rural areas more time to transition to low carbon heating, Government urged

Ministers must not penalise countryside dwellers who live off the gas grid – one in seven households nationwide – by making them guinea pigs in the drive to decarbonise heating, a report from the think-tank Localis has warned. In its study issued today entitled “Reaching rural properties: off-grid heating in the transition to net zero”, Localis …

Sigma Connected secures Yu Energy contract

Republish for Free Republish This Story Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license. A business outsourcing specialist has been awarded a contract by business energy and water operator Yu Energy to provide contact centre support for outbound collections. Sigma Connected, which offers onshore and offshore customer contact services …

Siemens launches Building X, an open AI-enabled suite for net zero buildings

As You Sow Salutes Passage of California Legislation Mandating Cuts in Single-Use Plastic and Producer Responsibility for Recycling Post-Consumer Packaging BERKELEY, CALIFORNIA—JULY 1, 2022—As You Sow, a long-time advocate of producer responsibility for packaging, salutes the passage of landmark California… Submit your Press Release for free to MyPR here: MyPR Free Press Release Submission.

USADF and Nithio Award Blended Finance Funding to Enhance Access to Clean Energy in Kenya

Secretary Antony J. Blinken Virtual Remarks on 21st Century Diplomacy and Global Challenges, The Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy at the University of Michigan April 14, 2022: Welcome, everyone. And on behalf of the University of Michigan’s Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy,… Submit your Press Release for free to MyPR here: …

Solar Energy the Gift That Keeps on Giving

Republish for Free Republish This Story Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license. Solar Energy the Gift That Keeps on Giving A lot of people think that solar energy will be the way of the future, but they aren’t sure why, or what the benefits are of using …

Government focused on resolving energy deficit

Minister in the Presidency, Mondli Gungubele, says government is doing all it can to resolve energy challenges in the country. The Minister was briefing media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting this week. “The commitment of this government is towards… zero emissions in 2050. So everything that we are doing now should always be …

Alternative energy generation explored to curb load shedding

Deputy President David Mabuza says government is exploring alternative energy generation avenues that will ensure not only stability is brought to the country’s power grid but that there is a just energy transition onto a lower carbon footprint. The Deputy President was responding to oral questions during a sitting of the National Assembly on Wednesday. …

FNB reduces its reliance on diesel-powered generators to lessen emissions in its branches

08 June 2022: FNB is reducing its reliance on diesel-powered generators as backup power during loadshedding in efforts to lessen its carbon footprint in its branches. It has already replaced the need for diesel-powered generators in over 200 branches, with approximately another 200 branches set to be equipped with lithium-ion and UPS solutions within the …

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