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In 3 Years time, Eskom load-shedding will triple

In 3 Years time, Eskom load-shedding will triple

October 15, 2020Jonathan Santu
Not only will load-shedding continue over next few years - it will get worst. South African should expect 4,500GWh of load-shedding in 2022. 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.
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.
Current Situation of Diesel in South Africa

Current Situation of Diesel in South Africa

May 29, 2020Jonathan Santu
The South African Petroleum Industry Association (SAPIA) can confirm that there is currently a shortage of diesel in the country Click here for more.
No load-shedding during winter

No load-shedding during winter

May 26, 2020Jonathan Santu
The risk of the load-shedding is always there, Eskom expects to go through the winter without having to implement load-shedding. 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.
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.
Eskom’s Municipal Disconnection Operation

Eskom’s Municipal Disconnection Operation

November 26, 2019November 26, 2019Jonathan Santu
Eskom has recently come out and issued stern warnings about possible disconnections to municipalities situated in the Manguang Metropol... Click here for more.
Who is Eskom’s New CEO?

Who is Eskom’s New CEO?

November 21, 2019November 26, 2019Jonathan Santu
Eskom announced on Monday the 18th of November, it has employed finally, a new CEO. Click here for more.

Capacity In Danger Zone – Says Eskom

November 21, 2019Jonathan Santu
Ailing South African power and energy utility Eskom, has today provided an update on the current situation with regards to the power grid. 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.
Eskom To Implement Stage 2 load-shedding

Eskom To Implement Stage 2 load-shedding

October 16, 2019October 16, 2019Jonathan Santu
In a statement this morning, Eskom has announced that it will be implementing stage 2 load-shedding today, between 9:00 and 23:00. 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.
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.
Climate Change taking it’s toll on market

Climate Change taking it’s toll on market

September 5, 2019September 5, 2019Jonathan Santu
Everywhere, across the globe one can begin to see the effects of climate change, specifically with regards to weather patterns. Click here for more.
African Power and Energy Elites Awards 2020

African Power and Energy Elites Awards 2020

August 26, 2019Jonathan Santu
The African Power and Energy Elite publication and the African Power, Energy & Water Industry Awards have combined for their 2020 editions.. 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.
Eskom reports 20.7 billion rand loss

Eskom reports 20.7 billion rand loss

July 31, 2019Jonathan Santu
Eskom has reported it's financial results for the 2019 financial year, posting a 20.7 billion rand net loss. Click here for more.
Eskom’s Winter Plan

Eskom’s Winter Plan

April 5, 2019Jonathan Santu
Public Enterprises Minister, Pravin Gordhan along with Eskom board chairman, Jabu Mabuza has briefed the media with regards to winter plans.. Click here for more.
Eskom Annual Price Increase 2019/20

Eskom Annual Price Increase 2019/20

April 3, 2019Jonathan Santu
Eskom has been approved an average annual increase for it's Eskom direct customers as well as municipal clients effective a of 1 April 2019 Click here for more.
High Risk of Load-shedding-Eskom

High Risk of Load-shedding-Eskom

March 14, 2019Jonathan Santu
We have not had instances of load-shedding since the state-owned power utility systematically switched off our lights in mid February. Click here for more.
Eskom to receive conditional support – Mboweni

Eskom to receive conditional support – Mboweni

February 21, 2019February 21, 2019Jonathan Santu
The annual budget speech, tabled by finance minister Tito Mboweni in parliament yesterday, made an announcement about support for the... Click here for more.
A story of Success born out of Eskom’s failure

A story of Success born out of Eskom’s failure

February 20, 2019February 22, 2019Jonathan Santu
The situation at Eskom seem to be hitting new lows every other week. The past two weeks has seen the energy utility reintroduce the publi... Click here for more.
WhatsApp now Support: Get in touch with us!

WhatsApp now Support: Get in touch with us!

February 17, 2019February 27, 2019Jonathan Santu
We're excited to announce that we have decided to add WhatsApp to our support channels! This is just another way we are looking to get clo.. Click here for more.
Eskom Rescue Plan

Eskom Rescue Plan

February 8, 2019February 11, 2019Jonathan Santu
At the SONA 2019, South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa announced a very dramatic and bold decision to remodel Eskom... Click here for more.

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