Articles about Power crisis

Momint eyes R400m from solar crowdsale

There is still value in solar crowdfunding, says the blockchain-based start-up, after its rival Sun Exchange ditched the business model.

Govt hastens renewables as Eskom refutes grid collapse

Minister Gwede Mantashe tells Parliament that government will open a bid in July to procure additional renewable energy.

Huawei ramps up renewables amid power crisis

The Chinese telecoms firm reinforces its solar energy strategy, as SA continues to grapple with power shortages.

Largest corporate renewable energy PPA in Africa reaches financial close

African Rainbow Energy and SOLA Group reach financial close on 200MW solar PV projects for Tronox.

SA to turbo-charge renewables to end load-shedding

President Cyril Ramaphosa announces a raft of measures that he believes will see the country beat the economy-draining power crisis.

BLSA boss Mavuso punts renewables to fix power crisis

We cannot rely on a single state utility any longer, says Busi Mavuso, Business Leadership SA CEO.

The price of cheap electricity, bad governance

Economic theory might explain why Eskom is a dark shadow of its former self, says Paul Hunter, manager of World Class Finance at EOH Consulting.

Eskom warns of tough times ahead

Load-shedding remains a possibility, Eskom CEO Jacob Maroga told a recent business breakfast, sponsored by SAS Institute.

Business unusual as usual

With load-shedding rife in Gauteng, Praxis and Perpetual Power have combined their skills to help businesses avert the blackouts.

Taking back the power

Our electricity crisis may well be worse than anyone expected.

Outages offer IT opportunities

SA's ongoing power difficulties are a double-edged sword, say market commentators.

Maximise protection beyond the mains

Businesses cannot take anything for granted when it comes to protecting infrastructure and instrumentation, says Christelle Larkins, area manager, MGE Office Protection Systems.