AI data centres spawn a new generation of microgridsRapidly expanding AI computing infrastructure is accelerating investment in dedicated power systems as developers confront grid connection delays and unusually…AI data centres are driving demand for dedicated electrical infrastructure, including microgrids, battery storage and advanced power conversion systems.27 Oct 2026 · Justin Render
Industrial competitiveness in focus at C&I Energy + Storage SummitRising electricity and water costs, energy market reform and infrastructure reliability will be central to discussions on industrial competitiveness at the C&I…Staff reporterYesterday
Opinion: The real value of batteries isn't in storage, but in flexibilityBattery energy storage is increasingly being valued for its ability to match renewable generation with electricity demand.Staff reporterYesterday
Damen expands use of modular battery systems in commercial cargo vesselsDamen Shipyards Group has ordered two additional battery systems from EST-Floattech, bringing the number of installations on its Combi Freighter 3850 vessels t…Staff reporterYesterday
SunCentral 1 goes live on multi-buyer wheeling settlement platformOpen Access Energy’s Energypro has completed its first month-end settlement for SolarAfrica’s 114 MW SunCentral 1, allocating electricity across three commerci…Staff reporterYesterday
Steinmüller Africa delivers locally manufactured HP heaterA six-year engineering programme has produced a locally manufactured high-pressure feedwater heater, with new welding and production processes supporting futur…Staff reporter20 Oct 2026
The hidden value in hard-to-recover battery and solar materialsSouth African recycler Reclite SA is investigating ways to recover useful materials from lithium-ion batteries and end-of-life solar panels, with a focus on re…Staff reporter20 Oct 2026
Kruger turns to wheeling to cut emissionsSponsoredSANParks partners with Discovery Green and Ampli Energy to boost clean energy consumption.Melisa Ntephea20 Oct 2026
FNB, WesBank and RMB launch renewable energy platform for South African businessesThe platform combines existing capabilities across the three financial services brands, offering businesses different ways to finance, install and operate rene…Staff reporter20 Oct 2026
Four routes, 12 EVs, one destinationAn electrified road trip arrives in time for SA Auto Week.Justin Render13 Oct 2026
Who is responsible for cybersecurity in critical infrastructure?Industry experts discuss what happens when a power station or water treatment plant is hit by a cyberattack.Staff reporter13 Oct 2026
IRENA warns grid investment must keep up with renewable energy growthThe World Energy Transitions Outlook 2026 calls for accelerated electrification, stronger grids and annual investment of US$10.3 trillion to keep the global en…Justin Render13 Oct 2026
New Danfoss iC7-Automation drivesSponsoredIntroducing Danfoss's new intelligent drive platform: versatile, future-proof, and reliable.Staff reporter13 Oct 2026
