Articles about electricity

SolarWorld Africa brings Risen’s solar panels to SA

A partnership deal will see SolarWorld Africa distribute Risen Energy’s solar panels across South Africa.

Prepaid solar electricity coming to your home

A local energy solutions company will soon rollout a prepaid, decentralised solar electricity solution in SA.

Smart metering system sheds light on power usage

Better understanding of energy consumption patterns can help users streamline their usage, according to Enermatics.

Wastewater plant generates power from poop

Blue Plains wastewater plant is using human waste to generate electricity.

A little more sun, please

Solar power in SA will be a delicate balance between attracting investment and lessening reliance on traditional electricity sources.

Rising energy prices affect data centres

Increases in electricity prices have forced data centres to change their strategies in order to cut costs, says Teraco Data Environments.

Sustainable power empowers community

The community of Emfihlweni in KZN has access to reliable electricity for the first time, thanks to a solar panel installation.

Lesotho goes big on wind

Chinese loans enable Lesotho to develop the largest green energy project in Africa.

R10bn nuclear project scrapped

After a decade of gestation and an investment of almost R10 billion, government has decided to shut down the PBMR project.

HP, Dell bidding war heats up

HP, Dell bidding war heats up, electricity 'pulled from the air', billionaire sues tech giants, and brewery uses tech to keep punters drinking.

BBC reveals new online presence

In today's technology roundup: BBC reveals new online presence, US data centres run out of electricity, Motorola to split in two, and Adobe opens Photoshop Express.

HD-DVDs fall like dominoes

In today's technology roundup: HD-DVDs fall like dominoes, Microsoft squashes laptop talk, 'smart grids' cut electricity bills, and Sony discontinues current PS3 line-up.