ITWeb TV: Beyond the blackouts | Ep #153
The addition of renewable power to the national grid, the enablement of energy wheeling and a wholesale market in the future will move SA’s electricity market from coal reliance to consumer choice. SOLA Group’s MD Katherine Persson spoke to ITWeb about the country’s energy market – past, present and future.
The utility has installed 279 428 of its targeted 577 347 smart meters on load-reduction feeders, with resistance in high-risk areas compounding delays.
While load-shedding has receded, the lived experience of unreliable power has not, a new report shows.
Experts at Solar & Storage Live Africa 2026 tackle load-shedding with smart, integrated energy solutions.
The renewable industry body expects 3GW of new solar photovoltaic installations annually in the foreseeable future, as demand rebounds.
The city’s renewable energy efforts resulted in employment gains and investments to the tune of R2.6 billion, between 2014 and 2024.
Government plans to invest R2.2 trillion − about 30% of SA’s gross domestic product − in a comprehensive energy transformation strategy.
The power utility’s goal is to ensure electricity price increases remain closely aligned with the Consumer Price Index, says chairman Mteto Nyati.
The telco, in partnership with SOLA Group, fully operationalises virtual wheeling, unlocking renewable energy access.
Successful bidders will enter power purchase agreements, with renewable energy delivered in phases from multiple Eskom projects.
Artificial intelligence can help ease South Africa’s energy crisis, but not without systematic changes, say energy experts.
Since construction on the project began in October 2024, around 2 400 solar panels have been installed.
The residential and small commercial battery storage market remained constrained in the absence of load-shedding, the company explains.
ITWeb TV: SA unlikely to have load-shedding in 2025 | Episode #51
Eskom chairperson Mteto Nyati speaks to ITWeb news editor Admire Moyo about how the power utility is working to keep the lights on and when he expects the firm to start making profits. Nyati also reveals his leadership style as well as what motivated him to pen his book “Betting on a Darkie”. #itwebtv #eskom #loadshedding
FNB app glitch exposed data of 88 home loan applicants
In this week's tech news roundup, the First National Bank (FNB) banking app inadvertently exposed the personal information of 88 home loan applicants last year. Stay informed and engaged with our comprehensive coverage of these stories and more on our website, www.itweb.co.za and social media platforms. Discover the latest advancements shaping the future of technology by ITWeb. #newsvideo #eskom #fnb News Links: https://www.itweb.co.za/article/south-africas-draft-ai-strategy-needs-more-work-say-pundits/8OKdWMDXRX6MbznQ https://www.itweb.co.za/article/no-tech-catastrophe-will-hinder-election-outcome-says-iec/G98Yd7LGRELvX2PD https://www.itweb.co.za/article/fnb-app-glitch-exposed-data-of-88-home-loan-applicants/6GxRKqYQGdNqb3Wj https://www.itweb.co.za/article/sa-e-tailers-furious-as-rivals-shein-temu-eat-their-lunch/RgeVDqPRG1J7KJN3 https://www.itweb.co.za/article/renewables-to-thank-for-weeks-of-no-load-shedding/KWEBbvyLXmKqmRjO