Solar energy comes from the sun. This is an essential source of renewable energy. It is clean (Harmful to the environment), Once install it is free. It is also works everywhere and you do not need to have a permit for it. There are quite a lot advantage and disadvantage of Solar Energy: Advantage Renewable Energy Source (available as long as we have the sun) Reduces Electricity Bills (Save money because you make use of solar energy) Diverse Application Low maintenance costs

During this season, we tend to use our electric temperature heater regularly. We even spend more time with any other devices, just like TV, computer and mobile phone. The chill air may lead you just to stay at home and enjoy more time with family. meanwhile, we have to pay more for our electricity bill in the winter. Let's learn saving electricity in winter in South Africa. Warm the bed with electric blanket For your comfort bed time during the cold temperature, you can use

Diesel- South Africa has taken the step of implementing diesel rationing, as there is an unexpected rise in demand for the fuel. More than half of the country's refining capacity has been shut down in line with lockdown regulations. When lockdown was instated on march 26, there was restricted activity on essential services. As the rules have begun relaxing, more industries that need diesel will begin operations. "The South African Petroleum Industry Association (SAPIA) can

There is needs in Eskom to increase electricity prices to meet the cost of producing the power it provides to South Africans. The power utility said "As is evident Eskom is not recovering the efficient cost of the electricity." This is because the price of Eskom electricity is below the efficient cost that it takes to produce that electricity. Eskom is working with the national energy regulator of South Africa (NERSA) to raise electricity tariffs to a level where it will be

During winter, Eskom does not expect it will implement load-shedding despite an increase in demand as lockdown measures are based, This is according to company spokesperson Sikinathi Mantshansha. The tweet stated that "Please switch off any unnecessary lights, geyser, pool pump, and non-essential appliances such as dishwashers" this is very crucial to beat load-shedding during winter. Andre de Ruyter told the Parliament that the risk of load-shedding in the next quarter had

Energy: For the first time in three months from July to September figures showed that electricity was produced from renewable energy. In the middle year of 2019, records showed that 38.9 per cent energy was produced by wind solar, hydro and other renewable. More than 38.8 per cent energy is produced from gas. The record of the business and energy department shows that 1 per cent is produced by coal. There were very low - carbon energy and for that reason a new of 57.3 per ce

Electricity is a basic need that all of us can not live without. I say that, but sadly, some of our people still live without electricity and this is the case for many poverty stricken households. Recently, we have been inundated with request about electricity tariffs. Mostly with regards to why certain some users are receiving less units for the same amount in rands than they have previously. For the purposes of budgeting, it would be helpful to know what it cost to run the

South Africa Reserve Bank (SARB): South Africa finds itself in National disaster because of the Covid 19 outbreak in the country and globally, all eyes were on South African Reserve Bank (SARB). Governor Lesetja Kganyago as he announced, the bank's latest decision on interest rates. The bank decided to ease policy even after a recent sell-off in markets that pushed the rand to new lows of worse than R17/$ and 10 year bond yields to double digits. The bank now joins its peer

The movement is threatening a national shutdown if its demands are not met and also stated that they are not going to pay for electricity. A list of demands was published by the Gauteng Movement which includes: A flat rate for electricity for all residents of Gauteng Scrapping of all prepaid maters Re-connection all houses with no electricity An end of load shedding Scrapping of all Apartheid debts Electrification for all informal settlements Publicly owned renewable energy

South Africa's Energy crisis, once again we have been subjected by the power cuts by Eskom. The recent resignation of Eskom's chairperson and concerns about the current and future reliability of electricity supply is due to these planned power outages (Load shedding). Question have also been raised regarding the lack of progress in solving Eskom's financial and operation crisis. I addition to the importance of electricity for people and business, the amount of proposed solut

South African mines could generate their own electricity before the end of 2020. Several south African mines could possibly have their own power generation capacity. The total electricity that could be generated by these projects amounts to 690MW, with 586MW being sourced from photovoltaic solar installations. Solar Photovoltaic (PV) is a technology that converts sunlight (Solar radiation) into direct current electricity by using semiconductors. When the sun hits the semico

Trade union solidarity threatened legal action against a proposed plan of using government employees' pension in order to cut the 450 billion debt burden of Eskom. Solidarity stated it must be stopped as it would be in breach of the public investment corporation's mandate. No court documents have been filled as yet, although the union has started a legal process. Solidarity's legal process started after the congress of South African Trade Unions suggested a plan to create a

Saving energy saves the environment: Between our energy use and the environment, there is a direct connection, although it may not be that apparent. By consuming less power, the amount of toxic fumes released by power plants is reduced, the earth's natural resources are conserved and ecosystems protected from destruction. You will be contributing to a healthier and happier world by taking steps to reduce your energy consumption. Climate change prevention and protecting the ai

"When stage 6 load shedding was implemented in December, not all municipalities has published their extended load shedding schedules" said Eskom in a statement. The president Cyril Ramaphosa, who cut short a visit to Egypt to deal with the crisis, said that Eskom would have to work to stabilize  the power grid by the end of March 2020 and added that suspected sabotage at power stations contributed to the loss of 2000 MW this week. The public enterprises and energy ministers

The slow speeds of the internet are due to cable breaks in international links which service the country- the WACS and SAT3/WASC systems. The WASC and SAT3/WASC cable systems are deployed in the Atlantic Ocean and connect South Africa and many other African countries to Europe. The WACS system lands in South Africa at Yzerfontein Western Cape, while the SAT3/WASC system enters the country at Melkbosstrand Western Cape. The international cable downtime has effected most

Eskom has recently came out and issued stern warnings about possible disconnections to municipalities situated in the Manguang Metropilitan municipality. This comes after heavy pressure from National Treasury, who imposed municipal debt recovery as a mandatory condition to it's R59bn life-line, thus the disconnection warnings. This "bail-out", was signed off by President Cyril Ramaphosa to assist Eskom repay it's interest. The group debt burden amounts to some R450bn The mu

In what some would see as a sudden move, Eskom announced on Monday the 18th of November, it has employed finally, a new CEO. Andre de Ruyter, has officially been announced as new Eskom CEO. But who is he, I am sure you would like to know a little bit more about Eskom's new CEO, who will be charged with the "unbundling" of Eskom into three separate entities. So, who is this new CEO? We take a brief look back at the 50 year old's accomplishes. Currently employed as the CEO at

Ailing South African power and energy utility Eskom, has today provided an update on the current situation with regards to the power grid. It said the capacity is currently in the danger zone. However, they do not plan on instituting any load shedding today. Unplanned outages are still above 10 000MW they say, 20% above it's nominal capacity.   Everytime these unplanned breakdown's occur, Eskom needs to utilize emergency resources of diesel and pumped water storage scheme

Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe, has finally released it's much awaited IRP (Integrated Resource Plan) on Friday past. So if you're not already aware of this new energy plan, let's unpack it a little bit. The policy includes some surprising interventions. Some of these notable interventions include the following: Coal Dependence Currently, in terms of the total energy generation in South Africa, coal accounts for 77% of that across all it's coal plants.

This week, we have some more positive news other than the Boks making it through to the semi-finals of the world cup! Eskom has suspended load-shedding for today, and the outlook and possibilities for load-shedding happening for the rest of the week remains a very low possibility. This is is despite the continued constraints and vulnerabilities that exists with the current power grid. In a statement released by Eskom, they mention that the system has improved and this was lar