The circumstances that resulted in Eskom declaring a system emergency on 20 November 2013 continue to cause the system to be severely constrained. Although the company continues to assure the public that it has sufficient generating capacity, it is well known that the utility regularly relies on its open cycle gas turbines to meet […]
Andrew Etzinger, spokesperson for 49M, said that the organisation commends the winners for their innovation and commitment to energy efficiency, and that the quality of entries indicated that South Africans were heeding the call to reduce their energy consumption. This year’s submissions ranged from an innovative smokeless stove, designed for use by those without […]
by Chris Yelland, investigative editor, EE Publishers On 5 December 2013, Eskom announced the resignation of its CEO, Brian Dames, three years after he assumed the position following the controversial axing of the previous CEO, Jacob Maroga, who also held the position for only three years. Whatever the reasons for their early departures, clearly […]
Sir Ever since the resignation of Eskom CEO Brian Dames was announced, the country has been abuzz with all manner of concerns. Most prominent amongst these relate either to jumping or pushing, or wondering about timing. Also questions about achievements past and present, of course, legacy and, lest we forget, the size of the […]
by John Whybrow This article examines the generation and distribution of electricity in this present volatile environment, and proposes that Eskom should be unbundled, as was recommended in 2010 by a former CEO, into two separate entities which together comprise the utility’s core business. There is good reason for separating generation from distribution, and in […]
by Jac Messerschmidt, Pr. Eng. “In times of need, vision separates real leaders from the rest” – Anonymous The slogan “electricity for all” was first used in 1988, and in the same year the first electrification joint venture was created in the Eastern Cape. Over the next twenty-five years, this initiative grew to bring […]
HVACs are subjected to more misuse than any other type of equipment, and controlling how and when it is operated can save significant amounts of electricity. Implementing the following easy guidelines– and asking staff to support this energy efficiency intervention – can make a significant contribution towards optimising energy usage in buildings and facilities, and […]
by Chris Yelland, Investigative Editor Differences in interpretation between Eskom and BHP Billiton in respect of the termination date of the electricity supply agreement for the Hillside Potline 1 and 2 aluminium smelters in Richards Bay, South Africa, could negatively impact Eskom’s balance sheet and income statement to the tune of billions of rands. Download […]
by Chris Yelland, investigative editor, EE Publishers Johannesburg, 5 May 2013 Differences in interpretation between Eskom and BHP Billiton in respect of the termination date of the electricity supply agreement for the Hillside Potline 1 and 2 aluminium smelters in Richards Bay, South Africa, could negatively impact Eskom’s balance sheet and income statement to the […]
by Chris Yelland, EE Publishers Johannesburg, 7 April 2013 In order to understand the application by Eskom to the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) for a review of the special electricity pricing agreements between Eskom and BHP Billiton for Hillside Potlines 1, 2 and 3, and the powers, authority and duties of the […]
