Engineering News | Transmission & Distribution https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/page/transmission-distribution Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:02:02 +0200 FeedCreator 1.7.3 Switchgear system aligns with masterplan implementation https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/switchgear-system-aligns-with-masterplan-implementation-2026-08-14 Trent Roebeck Transmission & Distribution Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0200 726844 1785423908 1786658400 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001289044_resized_keyvi8da10und8db10169originaljuly20261022.jpeg 8DA SWITCHGEAR SYSTEM The 8DA switchgear system has been installed at various projects in the country, including in the Northern Cape, Eastern Cape and Free State 511 287 Cape Town to receive technical assistance from GIZ under energy programme https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/cape-town-to-receive-technical-assistance-from-giz-under-energy-programme-2026-08-12 Schalk Burger ENERGY ASSISTANCE Wed, 12 Aug 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services https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/south-africa-secures-500m-loan-to-strengthen-climate-resilient-urban-services-2026-08-07 Creamer Media Reporter FINANCE Fri, 07 Aug 2026 11:41:00 +0200 727452 1786098019 1786095660 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001291189_resized_randwatervereeniging1112131022duane6.jpg 511 287 Eskom warns grid reform may jeopardise finances, rattle lenders https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/eskom-warns-grid-reform-may-jeopardise-finances-rattle-lenders-2026-08-06 Bloomberg Transmission & Distribution Thu, 06 Aug 2026 14:15:00 +0200 727354 1786024709 1786018500 99999999999 Bloomberg 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001290833_resized_untitled06august2026at141920.jpeg Eskom Chairperson Mteto Nyati 511 287 Creation of an independent TSO in the spotlight https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/creation-of-an-independent-tso-in-the-spotlight-2026-08-07 Creamer Media Reporter ELECTRICITY Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:49:00 +0200 727287 1786019417 1786013340 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001290824_resized_1022x575secondtakeen.jpg 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/97106_2026-08-06_second_take_en.mp4182644319Creation of an independent TSO in the spotlight Creation of an independent TSO in the spotlight NTCSA looks to Chinese investment to bolster TDP rollout https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/ntcsa-looks-to-chinese-investment-to-bolster-tdp-rollout-2026-08-04 Tasneem Bulbulia ELECTRICITY Tue, 04 Aug 2026 22:24:00 +0200 727160 1785910231 1785875040 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001290172_resized_untitled04august2026at2155261.jpeg NTCSA CEO Monde Bala 511 287 South Africa makes case in Beijing for Chinese investment in energy https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/south-africa-makes-the-case-for-chinese-investment-in-energy-2026-08-03 Tasneem Bulbulia ENERGY Mon, 03 Aug 2026 16:39:00 +0200 727048 1785823384 1785767940 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001289777_resized_untitled03august2026at164537.jpeg 511 287 Seriti unpacks big renewables ambition for coal heartland as first 155 MW wind project enters ... https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/seriti-unpacks-big-renewables-ambition-for-coal-heartland-as-first-155-mw-wind-project-enters-into-operation-2026-08-03 Terence Creamer ELECTRICITY Mon, 03 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0200 726995 1786078964 1785758400 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001289638_resized_ummbilaemoyeniwindfarm1022.jpeg Seriti Green’s Ummbila Emoyeni Wind Farm 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/97084_2026-08-03_ummbila_emoyeni_wind_farm_online.mp4206581582President Cyril Ramaphosa and Seriti Resources CEO Mike Teke speak on the Just Energy Transition at the start of operations at Seriti Green’s Ummbila Emoyeni Wind Farm President Cyril Ramaphosa and Seriti Resources CEO Mike Teke speak on the Just Energy Transition at the start of operations at Seriti Green’s Ummbila Emoyeni Wind Farm Independent TSO must now be implemented after Presidential endorsement – Mavuso https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/independent-tso-must-now-be-implemented-after-presidential-endorsement-mavuso-2026-08-03 Schalk Burger TRANSMISSION SYSTEM OPERATOR Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:28:00 +0200 726984 1785750566 1785745680 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001289535_resized_blsaceobusimavuso2023071022.jpg BLSA CEO Busi Mavuso 511 287 Ramaphosa endorses Eskom restructuring team's Phase I report on the establishment of an ... https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/ramaphosa-endorses-phase-i-report-on-the-establishment-of-an-independent-tso-2026-07-31 Creamer Media Reporter ELECTRICITY Fri, 31 Jul 2026 09:10:00 +0200 726881 1785485806 1785481800 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001289217_resized_loadsheddngelectricitypylonsatsunset10221.jpg 511 287 Anthem optimistic 420 MW Northern Cluster of wind projects will enter into operation before year-end https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/anthem-optimistic-420-mw-northern-cluster-of-wind-projects-will-enter-into-operation-before-year-end-2026-07-31 Terence Creamer ELECTRICITY Fri, 31 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0200 726867 1785509225 1785481200 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001289156_resized_umsindeanthem1022.jpeg The Umsinde wind farm, one of the three 140 MW that make up the Northern Cluster 511 287 Joint working group calls for greater alignment on energy reform, industrial policy https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/joint-working-group-calls-for-greater-alignment-on-energy-reform-industrial-policy-2026-07-29 Lumkile Nkomfe ECONOMY & INDUSTRIALISATION Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:01:00 +0200 726768 1785391554 1785337260 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001288721_resized_powerlines1204071022duane1.jpg 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/97060_2026-07-29_pcc,_npc_and_peac_dialogue_online_.mp4197204775PEAC coordinating chairperson Dr Renosi Mokate discusses the global geopolitical environment and the opportunity for South Africa to strengthen its long-term resilience (Video and editing: Shadwyn Dickinson) PEAC coordinating chairperson Dr Renosi Mokate discusses the global geopolitical environment and the opportunity for South Africa to strengthen its long-term resilience (Video and editing: Shadwyn Dickinson) NTCSA says R1.5bn curtailment claims backlog to be cleared by end of August https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/ntcsa-says-r15bn-curtailment-claims-backlog-to-be-cleared-by-end-of-august-2026-07-27 Terence Creamer ELECTRICITY Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:35:00 +0200 726520 1785148967 1785148500 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001288081_resized_mondebalaeskom1021donna1022.jpg NTCSA CEO Monde Bala 511 287 Nersa extends public comment period for charges levied by electricity distributors https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/nersa-extends-public-comment-period-for-charges-levied-by-electricity-distributors-2026-07-24 Schalk Burger DISTRIBUTION CHARGES Fri, 24 Jul 2026 11:41:00 +0200 726426 1784888529 1784886060 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 Electricity sector reforms and the energy transition in the spotlight 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https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001287490_resized_powerlines510221014duane.jpeg 511 287 AI could lift Sub-Saharan Africa economy 4% if power, internet improve, IMF says https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/ai-could-lift-sub-saharan-africa-economy-4-if-power-internet-improve-imf-says-2026-07-21 Reuters Transmission & Distribution Tue, 21 Jul 2026 14:10:00 +0200 726131 1784638121 1784635800 99999999999 Reuters 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001286772_resized_powerlinesbloomberg10231022.jpg 511 287 Rooftop solar could save municipalities billions on bulk electricity purchases https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/rooftop-solar-could-save-municipalities-billions-on-bulk-electricity-purchases-2026-07-21 Terence Creamer ELECTRICITY Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:20:00 +0200 726107 1785221360 1784625600 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 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Reuters 0 0 Energy trader EXSA appoints a specialist in regulation as one of its top executives https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/energy-trader-exsa-appoints-a-specialist-in-regulation-as-one-of-its-top-executives-2026-07-15 Rebecca Campbell ENERGY Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:14:00 +0200 725728 1784124038 1784121240 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001285575_resized_untitled15july2026at1507332.jpeg Dr Roelof van Huyssteen 511 287 NTCSA appoints CFO https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/ntcsa-appoints-cfo-2026-07-14 Creamer Media Reporter ELECTRICITY Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:29:00 +0200 725653 1784036679 1784035740 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001285356_resized_untitled14july2026at153541.jpeg NTCSA CFO Maureen Manyama 511 287 Effectiveness of virtual power plants being proven in South Africa 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