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Energy efficiency could help Africa meet rising demand, extend the value of existing power supplies and support wider electricity access while new infrastructure is built.
ENERGY COSTS IN SOUTH AFRICA

How Africa’s ‘hidden’ resources can change the energy equation

Energy efficiency could help Africa meet rising demand, extend the value of existing power supplies and support wider electricity access while new infrastructure is built.

  • Ayman Essam
6 min read
In a bold move to redefine home insurance, Nedbank’s Senseable Geyser programme is proving its worth by saving clients millions and reducing the risks of household water damage, making it a must-read for anyone invested in smart home technology.
GEYSER

Smart geyser programme saves clients R50 million in energy expenses

In a bold move to redefine home insurance, Nedbank’s Senseable Geyser programme is proving its worth by saving clients millions and reducing the risks of household water damage,…

  • Ashley Lechman
3 min read
Older backup batteries are not necessarily ready for retirement. Here are eight questions South Africans should ask before deciding whether to keep, repair, upgrade, trade in or replace their systems.
ENERGY COSTS IN SOUTH AFRICA

Is your backup battery still worth keeping with load shedding gone?

As backup batteries bought during South Africa’s load shedding crisis reach a new stage of their lives, experts say homeowners and businesses should assess their systems before…

  • Ashley Lechman
3 min read
With peak electricity tariffs putting growing pressure on businesses, tariff arbitrage is emerging as a way to reduce costs without disrupting operations.
TARIFF ARBITRAGE

Tariff arbitrage offers South African businesses a new way to cut energy costs

Battery storage and smart energy controls can help South African businesses shift consumption away from expensive peak periods, but the savings depend on local tariffs, load…

  • Ashley Lechman
5 min read
South African businesses face a critical challenge: as reliance on a single energy grid proved risky, will water continuity become the next essential focus for industrial operations? Discover how on-site water treatment plants are transforming resilience strategies.
WATER

From solar to water: why on-site plants are the next big industrial resilience shift

South African businesses face a critical challenge: as reliance on a single energy grid proved risky, will water continuity become the next essential focus for industrial…

  • Robert Erasmus
4 min read
Discover South Africa's ambitious vision for 2050, where low-carbon choices are not just a dream but a reality, fostering cleaner energy, healthier environments, and economic opportunities for all.
PRESIDENTAL CLIMATE COMMISSION

Science, technology and innovation for a decarbonised economy

Discover South Africa's ambitious vision for 2050, where low-carbon choices are not just a dream but a reality, fostering cleaner energy, healthier environments, and economic…

  • Blessing Manale
5 min read