The industry seeks legal counsel over Eskom’s plan to curtail operational wind farms, with the utility citing reduced demand in relation to COVID-19.

Twelve wind farms currently under construction are not classified as essential services and will be part of the national lockdown, says SAWEA.

The energy regulator publishes two draft determinations by the energy minister, which is the first step in getting new electricity generation capacity in SA.

The Supreme Court of Appeal dismisses a case brought by the Coal Transporters Forum to set aside power purchase agreements.

While a significant number of the most critical functions have been recovered, restoration of some systems has been delayed, says Eskom.

The power utility is hit by an unexplained “incident” at its data centre, as it implements stage four load-shedding.

Recessionary market conditions, declining hardware sales and the coronavirus are already spelling tough times ahead for the local channel, analysts say.

On the eve of the budget speech, ICT sector pundits give minister Tito Mboweni some tips, as expectation for tech-driven solutions remains high.

SA’s energy regulator green-lights 75 applications from private companies wanting to generate energy for self-use.

The president indicates that renewable energy can be the answer to the country’s energy supply needs.

More than ever, South Africa needs the president to deliver a State of the Nation Address that will offer optimism and hint at progress. Sabinet looks at what he might say.

The local wind industry awaits a ministerial determination to green-light the next round of wind farms to be built.