Sun-power for Hyundai's Parts Distribution Centre in Germiston Hyundai Automotive South Africa has installed a solar energy system at its Parts Distribution Centre which reduces its carbon footprint and its dependency on municipal power, and thus also minimises exposure to load shedding. The solar photovoltaic (PV) project, installed at a cost of just over R3 million, generates electricity for the Parts Distribution Centre in Germiston which handles more than 450 shipping containers of car … [Read more...] about Powered by the Sun
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Why business leaders need to step up in the fight to tackle climate change
According to the WWF, we are the first generation to know we are destroying our planet and the last one that can do anything about it. Prince Charles in his role as founder and Patron of Business in the Community asked business leaders at the organisation’s Waste to Wealth Summit to use their collective resource and skills to help double the UK’s resource productivity by 2030. And as a country with abundant resources, South Africa can also heed the Prince’s call. Hearing the Prince’s talk … [Read more...] about Why business leaders need to step up in the fight to tackle climate change
SMEs hit with a double whammy
Small business owners should brace themselves for a two-fold setback due to the current electricity tariff increase which impacts on profits and ultimately the spending power of consumers. Sanjeev Orie, Head of Business Value Adds at FNB Business says because of the tariff increase, the use and availability of energy has yet again been put in the spotlight as one of the biggest challenges that limits the productivity and growth of small businesses in the country. "April will be a … [Read more...] about SMEs hit with a double whammy
Consumers punished by Eskoms ‘bad planning’
The big question is whether the South African economy and South Africans are ready for another unaffordable electricity increase at this point, Nhlanhla Ngidi, responsible for energy and electricity matters at the SA Local Government Association (Salga), said on Monday. He addressed a panel of the National Energy Regulator of SA (Nersa). Nersa heard an application by Eskom for a R22.8bn adjustment for its 2013/2014 financial year. If this is granted, it is expected that it would lead to a 16% … [Read more...] about Consumers punished by Eskoms ‘bad planning’
Renewables the only practical and cost-effective means to address emerging climate crisis
The precarious state of Eskom's finances threatens to hinder the growth of the renewable energy sector in South Africa, just when it is needed most, Steve Sawyer, secretary general of the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) said at the opening of the Windaba in Cape Town on Wednesday. At the same time low oil and coal prices send the wrong kind of signal to consumers, although it does not threaten the renewable energy sector directly, he said. The most recent prices for wind power are 40% … [Read more...] about Renewables the only practical and cost-effective means to address emerging climate crisis
We wake up to a Number ONE
At 7:00 am this morning Eskom announced; "Stage 1 loadshedding currently in progress due to technical faults. Loadshedding expected to end at 22:00." followed by more 'clarity' saying; "Due to increased demand and units being on maintenance load shedding stage 1 has been implemented and this is likely to be until 22:00." Click on each of the links below to download the different load shedding stages from 6 July to 6 September 2015: Nelson Mandela Bay PE Load Shedding Stage 1 Nelson … [Read more...] about We wake up to a Number ONE
Eskom’s Number Today is TWO
Eskom will implement stage 2 load shedding from 17:00 today and this is likely to continue until 22:00 this evening. Click on each of the links below to download the different load shedding stages from 6 July to 6 September 2015: Nelson Mandela Bay PE Load Shedding Stage 1 Nelson Mandela Bay PE Load Shedding Stage 2 Nelson Mandela Bay PE Load Shedding Stage 3 Nelson Mandela Bay PE Load Shedding Stage 4 Sponsored by: Straton Solar Port Elizabeth Load Shedding Times: 17h00 … [Read more...] about Eskom’s Number Today is TWO
How to drastically reduce your fuel consumption
In order to address South Africa's power issues, many leading alternative energy companies will join some of its most innovative to showcase energy saving or generating alternatives at the Power On Expo at Walmer Park, basement parkade in Port Elizabeth on Aug 8 and 9. One of the most innovative displays at the show will the world's first motorised off-road bicycle that its Port Elizabeth creators will demonstrate at a public show for the first time. The Bushpig bike has a customised weed … [Read more...] about How to drastically reduce your fuel consumption
Stage 1 this cold day
Eskom just tweeted; "Eskom will implement stage 1 load shedding from 17:00 today, which is likely to continue until 22:00 this evening." Click on each of the links below to download the different load shedding stages from 6 July to 6 September 2015: Nelson Mandela Bay PE Load Shedding Stage 1 Nelson Mandela Bay PE Load Shedding Stage 2 Nelson Mandela Bay PE Load Shedding Stage 3 Nelson Mandela Bay PE Load Shedding Stage 4 Sponsored by: Straton Solar Stage 1 affected Groups in … [Read more...] about Stage 1 this cold day
Solar Panels or Batteries or maybe a bit of each? Take your pick.
In an ideal world (one without load shedding that is) the decision by homeowners to go green and save money would be an easy one - install grid tie only and zero your consumption. But, in South Africa today most consumers are knee jerking and insisting on a hybrid system (with batteries) as they cannot do without power for more than 2.5 hours. Personally I think that they are then pricing themselves out of the market. Batteries are a consumable and only last for the rated number of cycles … [Read more...] about Solar Panels or Batteries or maybe a bit of each? Take your pick.
Stage 2 Again Today
Eskom will implement stage 2 load shedding from 08:00 this morning. This is likely to continue until 22:00 this evening. "[This is]... because of a shortage of generating capacity as some of our power stations’ units are currently on maintenance. We will also use the day to build up reserves for the week ahead," it said in a statement. "Eskom would like to assure customers that load shedding is implemented as a necessary measure to protect the power system and to ensure that maintenance is … [Read more...] about Stage 2 Again Today
Stage 1 then Stage 2
Eskom announced earlier; "Stage 1 load shedding will commence from 12:00 and will move to stage 2 at 17:00. This is likely to continue until 22:00." Click on each of the links below to download the different load shedding stages from 6 July to 6 September 2015: Nelson Mandela Bay PE Load Shedding Stage 1 Nelson Mandela Bay PE Load Shedding Stage 2 Nelson Mandela Bay PE Load Shedding Stage 3 Nelson Mandela Bay PE Load Shedding Stage 4 Sponsored by: Straton Solar Nelson Mandela … [Read more...] about Stage 1 then Stage 2
Stage 2 Started
And out of left field Eskom said earlier this afternoon; "Load shedding to be implemented in stage 2 from 17:00-22:00 due to increased demand & a shortage of generation capacity" Click on each of the links below to download the different load shedding stages from 6 July to 6 September 2015: Nelson Mandela Bay PE Load Shedding Stage 1 Nelson Mandela Bay PE Load Shedding Stage 2 Nelson Mandela Bay PE Load Shedding Stage 3 Nelson Mandela Bay PE Load Shedding Stage 4 Sponsored … [Read more...] about Stage 2 Started
Pulling the Plug on Load Shedding
Thousands of residents, plagued by sustained loadshedding across Nelson Mandela Bay are expected to attend The Power On Expo at the Walmer Park Shopping Centre Underground Parkade on 8 and 9 August. The first exhibition of its kind in the region, Power On, endorsed by the Nelson Mandela Bay Chamber of Commerce, will feature hundreds of service providers or products that will either assist residences and businesses to generate their own electricity or manage the devastating effects of … [Read more...] about Pulling the Plug on Load Shedding
We will probably have load shedding again this evening
The power system is currently stable and Eskom will be able to perform maintenance on a power station unit without implementing load shedding, the power utility said on Thursday morning. The power system is expected to be constrained during the evening peak period from 5pm to 9pm as a result of increased electricity demand and a power station unit being on maintenance. "As we are currently experiencing cold weather conditions across the country, we urge electricity users to consider energy … [Read more...] about We will probably have load shedding again this evening
