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            <title>Schneider Electric celebrates 55 years in South Africa</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Electricity technology and automation company Schneider Electric celebrates 55 years of operation in South Africa and commits to supporting the country as it expands and modernises its energy and industrial infrastructure. Since 1971, Schneider Electric South Africa has evolved alongside the nation's industrial and economic growth by helping businesses improve efficiency, resilience and sustainability through technology, expertise and local partnerships.]]></description>
            <author>Schalk Burger</author>
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            <description><![CDATA[The Energy Council of South Africa, a public-private partnership at CEO level, has announced the opening of nominations for the country’s inaugural National Energy Awards, which are endorsed by the Department of Electricity and Energy (DEE). The purpose of the awards is to highlight and celebrate beneficial impact and rapid progress across the national electricity sector.   “The positive change and delivery happening across our energy sector is generally not visible to most South Africans and yet the energy transition is one of the most fundamental and rapidly evolving local and global themes,” explained Energy Council CEO James Mackay. “These awards not only celebrate our own Mzansi success but will also start to showcase our positive progress against international standards and peers.”]]></description>
            <author>Rebecca Campbell</author>
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            <title>World urged to invest more in electrification, renewables capacity to meet decarbonisation goals</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[The world can close the gap to meet the globally agreed 2030 renewable energy goal, but must almost double the record 693 GW of new renewables capacity added in 2025 to about 1.2 TW a year between 2026 and 2030, says the International Renewable Energy Agency (Irena). The worldwide total installed renewable power capacity at the end of 2025 was 5.15 TW, and the global target aims to triple installed renewable power capacity to 11.2 TW by 2030.]]></description>
            <author>Schalk Burger</author>
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            <title>Decarbonisation not a ‘grudge’ initiative</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Decarbonisation is not a grudge move just to meet climate targets – it is an important tool for achieving Africa's digital economy and overall development goals, with major cost and energy security advantages. This is one of the messages that emerged from a environmental, social and governance (ESG) discussion centred on Vodacom’s ‘Decarbonising Africa’s ICT Sector’ White Paper on Wednesday, which also featured a panel of experts discussing how, as climate pressures intensify and energy demand grows, Africa must cut carbon emissions while expanding access to reliable, affordable power.]]></description>
            <author>Natasha Odendaal</author>
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            <title>Eskom RT&amp;D Centre positioned as engine for energy innovation, industrialisation</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[State-owned power utility Eskom’s Research, Testing and Development (RT&D) Centre, in Rosherville, Johannesburg, is being positioned as a critical national asset for developing technologies that can support South Africa’s energy transition, strengthen energy security and contribute to broader industrialisation. During a high-level engagement held on September 2, Eskom CEO Dan Marokane, RT&D GM Prudence Madiba and Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa highlighted the growing importance of translating the utility’s energy sustainability research into practical technologies that can be deployed across the electricity sector and wider economy.]]></description>
            <author>Lumkile Nkomfe </author>
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            <title>Microgrid bridges  digital, energy divide</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[At the Huawei South Africa Connect 2026 event, held on July 23, Eskom chief technology innovation officer Len De Villers stated that the Madimbo Smart Village Microgrid project proved that intelligent infrastructure could simultaneously bridge the digital and energy divide.  The project combines solar PV generation, battery energy storage and smart metering into a single controllable entity, with State-owned utility Eskom, alongside Electricity and Energy Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, having launched it in the Madimbo–Mabvete community in Musina, Limpopo, on December 19, 2025.]]></description>
            <author>Lynne Davies</author>
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            <title>Fleet modernisation increases piping ﻿demand</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Amid State-owned utility Eskom's modernising its generation fleet and the country's aiming to expand energy and transmission infrastructure, pipe supplier Allied Pipe & Fittings has noted growing demand for specialised piping systems, high-integrity fittings, forged products and flanges capable of operating under increasingly demanding service conditions. “Demand has shifted towards higher-performance products that comply with increasingly stringent technical specifications, international quality standards and traceability requirements,” Allied Pipe & Fittings MD Andrea Ceccarelli states.]]></description>
            <author>Lynne Davies</author>
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            <title>Service provider helps keep power sector running </title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Specialist industrial services contractor KAEFER has been in continuous service of State-owned power utility Eskom for 30 years. KAEFER South Africa MD Jayson Cleaver says the relationship with Eskom spans the breadth of the utility's generation fleet, from conventional coal-fired power stations to the country's only nuclear facility at Koeberg. Rather than operating as a single-trade contractor, KAEFER deploys complementary specialist services within a single project scope: access solutions; insulation; surface protection; and passive fire protection.]]></description>
            <author>Lynne Davies</author>
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            <description><![CDATA[South Africa’s electricity transmission network was never intended to transmit power from the Cape provinces. This is a key concern, as those provinces are where the vast majority of wind and solar energy projects are located, owing to the region’s high solar irradiance and strong winds. It is also where the Integrated Resource Plan anticipates more renewables-based generation capacity to be built, says green energy supplier Energy Exchange of Southern Africa (EXSA).]]></description>
            <author>Lynne Davies</author>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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            <description><![CDATA[Energy company ENGIE has appointed Niroshma Chetty as ENGIE Generation Australia MD, which strengthens the company’s leadership across a complex portfolio of thermal, rehabilitation and emerging energy assets. Chetty will oversee ENGIE’s Yuri renewable hydrogen project, the Hazelwood rehabilitation programme and its South Australian thermal assets.]]></description>
            <author>Schalk Burger</author>
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            <title>Switchgear system aligns with masterplan implementation</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Energy solutions and technology company Siemens is assisting independent power producers (IPPs) in connecting to the grid. This includes localising portions of the assembly of its 8DA gas-insulated medium-voltage switchgear system that connects them to the grid. State-owned power utility Eskom announced in 2023 that it would no longer build connecting substations for IPPs.]]></description>
            <author>Trent Roebeck</author>
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            <title>Cape Town to receive technical assistance from GIZ under energy programme</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[German development agency the Deutsche Gesellschaft Für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) will provide technical assistance to the City of Cape Town to advance its energy strategy under the bilateral South Africa-Germany Energy Programme (SAGEN 5). The programme is aligned with the city’s Energy Strategy, as it is structured to support South Africa’s energy transition through collaboration for a reliable, affordable and clean energy system, the City of Cape Town says.]]></description>
            <author>Schalk Burger</author>
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            <title>South Africa makes case in Beijing for Chinese investment in energy</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa is attending the South Africa-China Electricity & Energy Investment Conference, in Beijing, this week, where he has advocated for strategic partnerships and investment to secure South Africa's energy future, with opportunities underpinned by the Integrated Resources Plan (IRP) 2025. He acclaimed that the IRP, approved late last year, articulated in the most comprehensive way, the various energy sources being pursued in South Africa, dealt with issues around emissions and sustainability and outlined the costs associated with each source.]]></description>
            <author>Tasneem Bulbulia</author>
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            <title>Energy performance certificates to play important role in improving building energy consumption ...</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Energy performance certificates (EPCs) are expected to play an increasingly important role in improving building performance, supporting informed investment decisions, reducing operational energy consumption and strengthening accountability across public and private sectors as part of South Africa's National Energy Efficiency Strategy. Following the expiry of the national EPC compliance deadline, building owners, accounting officers, facilities managers and property professionals are encouraged to familiarise themselves with their obligations under the EPC Regulations and begin engaging with registered EPC professionals where compliance has not yet been achieved.]]></description>
            <author>Schalk Burger</author>
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            <title>Dozens of governments sign commitment to boosting energy efficiency – IEA</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Dozens of governments have issued a joint statement agreeing to make energy efficiency a cornerstone of energy policy in recognition of its critical role in building resilience against future energy shocks, improving affordability for consumers and boosting economic competitiveness. In the statement, governments called for stronger action on energy efficiency, including increased support for vulnerable households and businesses, renewed efforts to improve efficiency in buildings and data centres, and measures to unlock investment without creating unnecessary administrative burdens.]]></description>
            <author>Schalk Burger</author>
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            <title>Master Power Technologies opens Midrand customer experience centre</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Data centre and critical infrastructure power systems manufacturer Master Power Technologies (MPT) has opened a customer experience centre at its offices in Midrand, Gauteng, where customers can test and validate solutions before installing them into their data centres. Power and cooling were critical components in the digital sector and the new centre was a platform to choose equipment, as well as evaluate and validate the characteristics of equipment, MPT founder and CEO Menno Parsons said on June 22 at the launch of the centre.]]></description>
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            <title>Demand for electricity to outpace economic growth and reshape investment</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Global electricity demand is set to outpace economic growth as part of a broader trend up to 2030, with electricity consumption projected to grow at least two-and-a-half times as fast as overall energy demand. A fundamental shift in the longstanding relationship between electricity demand and economic activity is set to be a defining feature until 2030, says international organisation International Energy Agency (IEA) executive director Dr Fatih Birol.]]></description>
            <author>Schalk Burger</author>
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            <title>Ramokgopa urges Africa to turn cross-border power plans into bankable projects</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Electricity and Energy Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has called for Africa to accelerate the implementation of cross-border electricity infrastructure by converting continental energy plans into bankable projects capable of attracting large-scale investment. Addressing the opening of the Africa Energy Forum (AEF) in Cape Town on Tuesday, Ramokgopa said the continent needed to accelerate implementation of the African 10-Year Infrastructure Investment Plan for cross-border interconnectivity, which is being advanced under South Africa's G20 presidency.]]></description>
            <author>Mariaan Webb</author>
            <category>ELECTRICITY</category>
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            <title>Firm unpacks use of alternative fuels  in boiler sector </title>
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            <description><![CDATA[South Africa’s industrial steam users are under pressure, with gas curtailment, volatile diesel prices and tightening emissions standards forcing a rethink on how plants generate heat, says energy operations and maintenance company AES. According to MD Chris Paterson, operations should avoid temporary solutions and rather implement a systematic approach to fuel flexibility and combustion optimisation, exploring instead “turning boiler rooms into profit centres”. ]]></description>
            <author>Keabetswe Shilakwe</author>
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AES’s pitch to clients is straightforward: run boilers as value-adding profit centres, not cost centres. That means revisiting how steam is generated and used, identifying structural improvements and aligning operational metrics with cost, efficiency, safety and sustainability targets</image_title>
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            <title>Boiler upgrades maximise efficiency at fishmeal plant</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Global fishing company Oceana Group has completed a boiler upgrade at its Laaiplek fishmeal plant, in the Western Cape, replacing end-of-life equipment with modern systems designed to increase efficiency, reliability and capacity. Lucky Star Operations, a division of the Oceana Group, says the upgrade helps the company maximise steam output with minimal coal usage, creating a safer working environment for employees and ensuring that the coal handling, steam generation, exhaust gas extraction and ash handling processes align with international best practices. ]]></description>
            <author>Keabetswe Shilakwe</author>
            <category>Energy Efficiency</category>
            <pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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            <title>Smart maintenance systems demonstrably enhance operational performance  </title>
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            <description><![CDATA[A shift from reactive maintenance to real-time, data-driven decision-making is increasing and accelerating across heavy industry and positioning predictive analytics as a critical lever for operational efficiency, highlights SEW-EURODRIVE mechatronics works manager Werner Engelbrecht. He says that traditional maintenance approaches are rapidly losing relevance in modern production environments, highlighting that the energy surveys undertaken by the company often point to industry’s use of outdated and suboptimal motor and drive equipment, thereby leading to a growing disconnect between static maintenance records and actual plant conditions.]]></description>
            <author>Lumkile Nkomfe </author>
            <category>Energy Efficiency</category>
            <pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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SEW-EURODRIVE’s DriveRadar IoT Suite for industrial gear units provides advanced condition monitoring and data-driven insights.</image_title>
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            <title>Opinion: The electricity conversation nobody is having – tariffs are the market</title>
            <link>https://newsletter-en.creamermedia.com/article/opinion-the-electricity-conversation-nobody-is-having-tariffs-are-the-market-2026-05-28</link>
            <description><![CDATA[In this article, Energy Council of South Africa project delivery senior manager Vasanie Pather writes that, as South Africa's electricity sector moves toward a competitive market, tariffs must ensure full and sustainable cost recovery for system operation and network infrastructure.]]></description>
            <author>Creamer Media Reporter  </author>
            <category>ELECTRICITY</category>
            <pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 16:29:00 +0200</pubDate>
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            <title>A year without loadshedding proves reforms work, now to finish the job – Mavuso</title>
            <link>https://newsletter-en.creamermedia.com/article/a-year-without-loadshedding-proves-reforms-works-now-to-finish-the-job-mavuso-2026-05-25</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) CEO Busi Mavuso has, in her latest newsletter, congratulated State-owned Eskom on a full year without loadshedding, describing this achievement as a “remarkable turnaround” from only three years ago when South Africa experienced 300 days of loadshedding, which negatively impacted on the economy. “While there are many contributors to this achievement, I want to congratulate, in particular, CEO Dan Marokane and his leadership team at Eskom. Through his leadership, the utility has implemented its Generation Recovery Plan, which has successfully improved plant performance,” she says.]]></description>
            <author>Sabrina Jardim</author>
            <category>ECONOMY</category>
            <pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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        <editor>Chanel de Bruyn</editor>
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            <title>Industrial decarbonisation requires modernisation which increases efficiency, cuts costs</title>
            <link>https://newsletter-en.creamermedia.com/article/industrial-decarbonisation-requires-modernisation-which-increases-efficiency-cuts-costs-2026-05-22</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Decarbonising industrial operations requires increasing operational efficiency, and achieving this will also reduce costs. So highlighted German development agency GIZ South African technical adviser Sibusisiwe Khuzwayo, in a presentation on the last day of the 2026 Enlit Africa conference, which was held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. South African industry was facing converging pressures, she pointed out. On the operational side, there were assets that were often ageing, ...]]></description>
            <author>Rebecca Campbell</author>
            <category>DECARBONISATION</category>
            <pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 12:17:00 +0200</pubDate>
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            <title>Landis+Gyr EMEA launches electricity smart meter at Enlit Africa</title>
            <link>https://newsletter-en.creamermedia.com/article/landisgyr-emea-launches-electricity-smart-meter-at-enlit-africa-2026-05-20</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Multinational electronics company Landis+Gyr Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) unveiled its latest electricity smart metering innovation, the E480 DIN-Rail meter, at the Enlit Africa 2026 Conference and Exhibition, in Cape Town, on May 20. The E480 is a solution designed to help utilities and consumers better manage electricity use amid South Africa’s ongoing energy challenges.]]></description>
            <author>Sabrina Jardim</author>
            <category>ENERGY</category>
            <pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 15:42:00 +0200</pubDate>
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        <editor>Chanel de Bruyn</editor>
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        <image_title>Landis+Gyr South Africa CEO Connel Ngcukana</image_title>
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            <title>Kwikot expands into HVAC systems manufacturing</title>
            <link>https://newsletter-en.creamermedia.com/article/kwikot-expands-into-hvac-systems-manufacturing-2026-05-12</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Water heating systems manufacturer Kwikot will expand its products range into heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), as it moves to become a smart energy systems provider. Heating, cooling and hot water are parts of a single, interconnected energy ecosystem. The convergence of technologies, from smart controls to hybrid energy systems, is reshaping how buildings consume and manage energy, with efficiency and resilience being increasingly interconnected, the company says.]]></description>
            <author>Schalk Burger</author>
            <category>HEATING, VENTILATION AND COOLING</category>
            <pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 11:05:00 +0200</pubDate>
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        <editor>Chanel de Bruyn</editor>
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            <title>Digital substation commissioned </title>
            <link>https://newsletter-en.creamermedia.com/article/aricas-first-fully-digital-substation-in-namibia-commissioned-2026-05-08</link>
            <description><![CDATA[ACTOM, a provider of power transmission and distribution solutions, has successfully commissioned Sekelduin 132/66/33 kV substation near Swakponmund, marking a significant milestone in the continent’s energy infrastructure development. The project, officially opened by NamPower, Namibia’s power utility, is Africa’s first fully digital substation, showcasing the country’s commitment to embracing cutting-edge technology to enhance grid reliability and support future energy demands.  ]]></description>
            <author>Keabetswe Shilakwe</author>
            <category>Energy Efficiency</category>
            <pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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        <editor>Nadine James</editor>
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        <image_title>AI READY SUBSTATION 
The digital substation is the first of its kind in Africa
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            <title>Smart farming boosts efficiency, cuts energy use</title>
            <link>https://newsletter-en.creamermedia.com/article/smart-farming-boosts-efficiency-cuts-energy-use-2026-05-01</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A  team of agricultural experts, part of industrial solutions provider BMG, will offer local farmers sustainability solutions focused on effective food production through its ‘Boer Slim’, or Smart Farming, initiative. BMG agricultural manager Carlo Beukes says the initiative assists farmers with cost-efficient solutions to improve crop output, enhance operational efficiency through reduced power consumption and minimise downtime through practical maintenance programmes.]]></description>
            <author>Devina Haripersad</author>
            <category>Energy Efficiency</category>
            <pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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        <editor>Nadine James</editor>
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        <image_title>REDUCED COSTS
BMG assisted a farmer with a power supply limited to 200 kVA plus or minus 300 A to reduce irrigation costs per hectare
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            <title>Gas, fuel-focused funding to support economies amid Gulf crisis</title>
            <link>https://newsletter-en.creamermedia.com/article/gas-fuel-focused-funding-to-support-economies-amid-gulf-crisis-2026-04-24</link>
            <description><![CDATA[In an effort to support African and Caribbean economies affected by the ongoing Middle East conflict, multilateral trade finance institution African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) reports that it will make available $10-billion under its Gulf Crisis Response Programme (GCRP). The bank states that the programme aims to limit economic shocks affecting countries that rely on fuel, liquefied natural gas (LNG), fertilisers and food imports from the Gulf region. It does this by providing short-term foreign exchange and liquidity support to member States.]]></description>
            <author>Devina Haripersad</author>
            <category>Energy Efficiency</category>
            <pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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        <image_title>CRISIS RESPONSE
The Gulf Crisis Response Programme aims to limit economic shocks impacting countries that rely on affected fuel, liquefied natural gas, fertilisers and food imports
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            <title>Gas supply constraints  stall power transition</title>
            <link>https://newsletter-en.creamermedia.com/article/gas-supply-constraints-stall-power-transition-2026-04-24</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Securing reliable, long-term gas supply is the main constraint to expanding gas-to-power and industrial energy solutions in South Africa, says electrical power solutions provider Clarke Energy commercial leader Kara Neale. She states that demand is not the fundamental issue, rather it is the availability of sufficient volumes of gas – an issue highlighted by recent hostilities between Iran and the US.]]></description>
            <author>Devina Haripersad</author>
            <category>Energy Efficiency</category>
            <pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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        <image_title>UNLOCKING PROGRESS 
Government has a critical role in unlocking progress by backing the gas-to-power programme
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            <title>Refrigerant shift  signals major change</title>
            <link>https://newsletter-en.creamermedia.com/article/shift-signals-major-change-2026-04-24</link>
            <description><![CDATA[South Africa’s heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and refrigeration sector is undergoing a significant transition as the phase-out of ozone depletion substances and phase-down of high global warming potential (GWP) refrigerants accelerates, says refrigeration gas services company A-Gas. This shift, driven by global environmental regulations, affects sectors such as cold chain logistics, automotive and manufacturing, with A-Gas head of environmental services Michael Labacher noting that regulatory requirements are mandating a move towards lower GWP and natural refrigerants.]]></description>
            <author>Devina Haripersad</author>
            <category>Energy Efficiency</category>
            <pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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Many businesses have transitioned to hydrofluorocarbon alternatives that are also subject to future phase-downs under the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol
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            <title>Global energy demand up 1.3% in 2025, electricity demand up by 3% – IEA</title>
            <link>https://newsletter-en.creamermedia.com/article/global-energy-demand-up-13-in-2025-electricity-demand-up-by-3-iea-2026-04-20</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Global energy demand growth slowed to 1.3% in 2025, which is slightly below the preceding decade’s average of 1.4% and significantly lower than in 2024, while global electricity demand increased by about 3%, which is more than twice the rate of overall energy demand growth, says international organisation the International Energy Agency (IEA). The main reasons for the slowdown in global energy demand were lower global economic growth, less extreme temperatures in some regions and rapid uptake of more efficient technologies.]]></description>
            <author>Schalk Burger</author>
            <category>ENERGY DEMAND</category>
            <pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:12:00 +0200</pubDate>
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        <editor>Chanel de Bruyn</editor>
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            <title>Flexibility key  to grid’s future</title>
            <link>https://newsletter-en.creamermedia.com/article/flexibility-powers-countrys-grid-future-company-2026-04-17</link>
            <description><![CDATA[South Africa’s power grid is entering a high-risk phase as the rapid rise of rooftop solar and renewable energy is starting to outpace the system’s original design capacity. The  transition to cleaner energy is no longer just an opportunity but also represents a technical balancing act that could determine grid stability in the years ahead, highlights global energy technology company Schneider Electric Middle East and Africa power and grid segment VP Taru Madangombe.]]></description>
            <author>Lumkile Nkomfe </author>
            <category>Energy Efficiency</category>
            <pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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        <image_title>TARU MADANGOMBE 
Ultimately, the transition to a flexible, resilient grid will depend on a coordinated approach that combines infrastructure upgrades, digital innovation, regulatory reform and regional cooperation</image_title>
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            <title>Innovation, reform key  to stabilising system</title>
            <link>https://newsletter-en.creamermedia.com/article/innovation-structural-reform-key-to-stabilising-power-system-2026-04-17</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The adoption of smart grid technologies is crucial for the future of South Africa’s power grid and its efficiency. Intelligence is key and smart grids are an enabler of intelligence, highlights University of Pretoria Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering Department head Professor Raj Naidoo. A significant portion of the country’s transmission and distribution losses arise from undetected faults, unmetered consumption, ageing assets operating beyond their design envelope and the absence of real-time situational awareness.]]></description>
            <author>Lumkile Nkomfe </author>
            <category>Energy Efficiency</category>
            <pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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        <updated>1775813831</updated>
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        <image_title>RAJ NAIDOO 
Restoring the financial and technical capacity of South Africa at Eskom Distribution and across municipalities will be critical over the next year</image_title>
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            <title>Tougher stance  against substandard imports needed</title>
            <link>https://newsletter-en.creamermedia.com/article/industry-urges-tougher-enforcement-against-stance-on-substandard-imports-2026-04-17</link>
            <description><![CDATA[South Africa’s cable industry has the capacity and expertise to support grid optimisation, but only if it is protected against substandard imports that are undermining the safety and performance of industrial, domestic and renewable-energy installations, notes wire and electric cable manufacturer South Ocean Electric Wire (SOEW) CEO Andre Smith. He says the grid faces growing demand from renewable-energy integration, industrial recovery and electrification goals, with utilities, such as State-owned power utility Eskom and municipalities, increasingly relying on innovative reconductoring and uprating solutions to unlock additional capacity on existing corridors without lengthy environmental approvals or new tower construction.]]></description>
            <author>Lumkile Nkomfe </author>
            <category>Energy Efficiency</category>
            <pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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        <updated>1775813830</updated>
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The stronger enforcement of compulsory standards and decisive anti-dumping measures are essential to protecting the local industry and safeguarding grid infrastructure</image_title>
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            <title>Transmission bottleneck demands urgent  national focus</title>
            <link>https://newsletter-en.creamermedia.com/article/transmission-bottleneck-demands-urgent-national-focus-2026-03-31</link>
            <description><![CDATA[South Africa’s electricity reform momentum risks stalling unless transmission infrastructure is urgently expanded, with grid capacity, rather than generation investment, now the primary constraint to unlocking private investments and ensuring energy security, says renewable-energy company Discovery Green executive director and actuarial research head Dan Ginsberg. He argues that, in addition to continued policy reform, the immediate priority should be focused on the physical power grid build-out at scale. South Africa’s energy transition is increasingly shaped by a structural imbalance, with strong private-sector appetite to build generation capacity, but insufficient transmission capacity to connect new projects.]]></description>
            <author>Lumkile Nkomfe </author>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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Time-based dynamics, particularly during winter peaks and evenings, further highlight the need for refined pricing signals</image_title>
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