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The global electricity to recover in 2021

The global electricity to recover in 2021

January 26, 2021Jonathan Santu
In 2021 it would have predicted that the energy requirement is intended to grow with 3%, the global demand will be high. Click here for more.
Wave Power

Wave Power

November 26, 2020Jonathan Santu
Do you know that The wind produce waves which lead to waves produce energy? Click here for more.
7 Ways to Solar Power your Home

7 Ways to Solar Power your Home

August 25, 2020August 25, 2020Jonathan Santu
Use solar power your home, save money, and help the environment. Click here for more.
2020 Could be worst year yet for load shedding!

2020 Could be worst year yet for load shedding!

August 25, 2020Jonathan Santu
No one knows for certain if load shedding will be necessary, however there is also an increase risk of unplanned outages during the summer. Click here for more.
keep the warm during winter

keep the warm during winter

July 22, 2020Jonathan Santu
Ensure you have necessary equipment for winter to keep you and your family safe and warm, without going over your electricity budget bill. Click here for more.
Meter Error – What Do They Mean?

Meter Error – What Do They Mean?

June 26, 2020June 26, 2020Jonathan Santu
Prepaid electricity too, are not without it's error and issues and below we will discuss some very common errors.. Click here for more.
Save on Electricity This Month

Save on Electricity This Month

June 25, 2020June 26, 2020Jonathan Santu
With winter in full swing, we take a look at some tips and tricks you could use this month and in the months to come. helping you to save.. Click here for more.
Solar Energy for the future

Solar Energy for the future

June 24, 2020Jonathan Santu
Solar energy that are produce can be stored in batteries to use in a later stage. Here are the advantage and disadvantage of Solar Energy. Click here for more.
Saving electricity in winter

Saving electricity in winter

June 24, 2020Jonathan Santu
we tend to use our electric temperature heater regularly. We spend more time with other devices, here is the tips on how to save in winter.. Click here for more.
Energy produced by wind and solar

Energy produced by wind and solar

March 30, 2020Jonathan Santu
In the middle year of 2019, records showed that 38.9 per cent energy was produced by wind solar, hydro and other renewable. Click here for more.
What is an Electricity Tariff?

What is an Electricity Tariff?

March 30, 2020March 31, 2020Jonathan Santu
Recently, we have been inundated with request about electricity tariffs. Mostly with regards to why certain some users are receiving less... Click here for more.
IS SA Reserve Bank in trouble due to Covid 19?

IS SA Reserve Bank in trouble due to Covid 19?

March 27, 2020Jonathan Santu
The bank has cut the interest rate by 100 basis points. this means you will be paying less interest on debts such as home loans... Click here for more.
National Shutdown Over Electricity

National Shutdown Over Electricity

February 28, 2020Jonathan Santu
Gauteng Electricity Movement threatens National Shutdown over Electricity. Click here for more.
Mining companies plan on Electricity

Mining companies plan on Electricity

February 25, 2020February 25, 2020Jonathan Santu
Mining: Several south African mines could possibly have their own power generation capacity to avoid the impact of load shedding. Click here for more.
Load Shedding likely to continue

Load Shedding likely to continue

January 28, 2020Jonathan Santu
Brace yourself South Africa as load shedding likely to continue. The impact of load shedding over the past 10 year could be a high as R338b. Click here for more.
How Energy Savings Helps The Environment!

How Energy Savings Helps The Environment!

January 27, 2020Jonathan Santu
Although your own energy saving adjustments may seem inconsequential, small steps become great leaps to help the environment. Click here for more.
Unpacking IRP2019

Unpacking IRP2019

October 22, 2019Jonathan Santu
Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe, has finally released it's much awaited IRP (Integrated Resource Plan) on Friday past. Click here for more.
Load-shedding Suspended

Load-shedding Suspended

October 21, 2019October 21, 2019Jonathan Santu
Eskom has suspended load-shedding for today, and the outlook and possibilities for the rest of the week remains a very low possibility. Click here for more.
Stage 1 load-shedding current , Stage 2 possibility

Stage 1 load-shedding current , Stage 2 possibility

October 18, 2019Jonathan Santu
The state-owned enterprise, Eskom, has downgraded stage level for load-shedding to stage 1. Click here for more.
New Municipalities Supported

New Municipalities Supported

October 15, 2019Jonathan Santu
Please be advised that as of the 1st of October, 2019, we have gained support for the following municipalities Click here for more.
Newcastle Municipality to keep the lights on

Newcastle Municipality to keep the lights on

October 9, 2019Jonathan Santu
Residents of the Newcastle municipality can breath easy, at least for now. The Pietermartizberg High Court yesterday ruled against Eskom Click here for more.
Nuclear still a Possibility

Nuclear still a Possibility

September 25, 2019Jonathan Santu
The South African government is looking at nuclear energy solutions in the long-term energy strategy - Minister of mineral resources and energy, Gwede Mantashe Click here for more.
National Heritage-Braai Day

National Heritage-Braai Day

September 23, 2019September 23, 2019Jonathan Santu
The aim of The National Braai Day initiative is to position National Heritage Day as South Africa’s annual day of celebration. Click here for more.
7 things new Eskom CEO should focus on

7 things new Eskom CEO should focus on

September 5, 2019Jonathan Santu
Earlier this year, former Eskom CEO, Phakamani Hadebe stepped down as CEO citing extremely difficult and unimaginable demands Click here for more.
Positive GDP, the catalyst for Eskom Load-shedding?

Positive GDP, the catalyst for Eskom Load-shedding?

August 22, 2019August 22, 2019Jonathan Santu
Eskom board member Nelisiwe Magubane made a very odd and somewhat surprising admission in front of an audience Click here for more.
City of Cape Town tariff increases Probed

City of Cape Town tariff increases Probed

August 19, 2019Jonathan Santu
The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) is investigating the City of Cape Town’s electricity tariff increase. Click here for more.
City of Tshwane tariff increases for July 2019

City of Tshwane tariff increases for July 2019

June 20, 2019Jonathan Santu
In this article, we now focus on our residents who currently reside in City of Tshwane, who will also, like everyone else be largely... Click here for more.
Cape Town Tariff Increase

Cape Town Tariff Increase

June 6, 2019June 6, 2019Jonathan Santu
Cape Town tariff structure released, set to take effect as of 1 July, 2019 Click here for more.
Eskom CEO resigns amid inconceivable demands

Eskom CEO resigns amid inconceivable demands

May 27, 2019Jonathan Santu
Eskom chief executive officer Phakamani Hadebe has tendered his resignation and will be leaving the debt-laden power utility at the end of.. Click here for more.
Solar Power System Projects in South Africa?

Solar Power System Projects in South Africa?

May 16, 2019Jonathan Santu
New solar power system project expected to save Wits university and KKI millions of rands in energy usuage.. Click here for more.

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