by admin | Oct 31, 2024 | coal, Gas, News, Other Tech News, renewable energy, solar, South Africa, The Conversation, wind energy
South Africa is immersed in a “just energy transition” from a fossil fuel-based energy system to a cleaner, low-carbon energy system. This new system will be based primarily on renewable energy, such as solar, wind and green hydrogen. Such a transition is deeply... by admin | Jan 17, 2023 | Central Energy Fund, Department of Energy, diesel, fuel, Gas, Industry News, Load shedding, Motoring News, News, Paraffin, petrol
What’s the point of having cheaper fuel if there’s nowhere to go because of load shedding? Besides diesel-generator owners, the country is stuck. We drive to work, and drive back, constantly awaiting the sudden plunge into darkness that we fail to escape for the next... by admin | Jan 4, 2023 | Business News, diesel, fuel, Fuel prices January 2023, Gas, Motoring News, News, Paraffin, petrol
Is it a gift from the Department of Energy or just the government making sure that you get back from your holiday destination so you can continue going to work (on location)? Either way, you’ll be pleased to note that the petrol price will drop at midnight on 4... by admin | Oct 19, 2022 | electricity, Eskom, Gas, GenTech, Load shedding, Load Shedidng, News, Other Tech News, petrol, solar, Stage 4, Stuff, Stuff SA
We knew it was only a matter of time, so we were prepared. After some slightly reduced stage 1 load shedding on Friday followed by an upgrade to stage 2 over the weekend, we’re back up to Stage 4 load shedding “until further notice”. The non-power utility announced... by admin | Oct 9, 2022 | AeroPress Go Travel Coffee Maker, Alva, Cadac, Eskom, Gas, Load shedding, News, Other Tech News, Philips, Robovac, Stuff Picks
Eskom has suspended load shedding…again. We all know it’s coming back. Here are some tips so you don’t starve in the dark over the weekend. When extended powerless periods become the norm, we have to adapt how we prepare our food, hot drinks, and cold ones. If that...