Articles about electricity

14 Oct 2004 -

28 Aug 2026 -

23 articles

SA data centre operators push back amid sustainability probe

Data centre operators reject concerns their rapid expansion worsens pressure on SA’s limited electricity and water resources, citing investments in resource-efficient technologies.

28 August 2026

Power eclipses fibre in AI data centre race

Artificial intelligence shifts hyperscale investment towards cities with abundant electricity, reshaping global data centre markets.

Sibahle Malinga

29 July 2026

1:30

Volkswagen Group Africa

Jul 20, 2026

Volkswagen boosts renewable energy in Kariega

The company has completed a 0.88MWp solar project at its Component Plant, strengthening renewable energy generation.

20 July 2026

Eskom 87% short of 2027 smart meter target

The power utility has installed 73 523 smart meters as it seeks to eliminate load reduction by 2027.

Nicola Mawson

05 January 2026

35:39

ITWeb TV: Eskom taps into AI, ML to improve security posture | Episode #62

Eskom CISO Sithembile Songo details how security can't be treated as an after-thought, how the power utility is leveraging AI and machine learning, network vigilance, and steps required to achieve gender diversity in the information security space. #eskom #itwebtv #OT

08 August 2024

04:06

ITWeb OTR: Defy launches off-grid solar fridge initiative

Defy recently launched its Off-Grid Solar Fridge initiative in Johannesburg. This initiative aims to serve rural communities and address ongoing load shedding challenges. In interviews, Defy's CEO and the Trade Minister expressed hopes that it would benefit many businesses in South Africa. #SolarFridge #LoadShedding #RuralCommunities

27 March 2024