A UK-based start-up has raised seed capital to finance an innovative idea which hopes to use old mine shafts to generate clean electricity at half the cost of lithium-ion batteries. The new power source, dubbed “gravity energy” is being developed by Gravitricity, and mimics hydropower projects which have played a […]
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The clock is ticking for pre-paid meter users: here’s why “The date 24/11/2024 is approaching fast, utilities have very little time left”
Between seven and eight million prepaid electricity meters in South Africa need to be reset before November 2024 as the mechanism used to manage, control and prevent credit token reuse, will run out of numbers at this time and all existing meters will stop accepting credit tokens. “Utilities have very […]
Calling all energy sector technology disruptors and start-ups to African Utility Week’s Initiate! forum
Celebrating 2020 by introducing 20 SMMEs @ 20th edition Calling all energy sector technology disruptors and start-ups to African Utility Week’s Initiate! forum Celebrating 2020 by introducing 20 SMMEs @ 20th edition “Initiate! has proven to be a powerful platform for new talent and innovation in the power and energy […]
RDC/Brasserie : le prix des boissons en hausse
Par Eddy Kazadi Les boissons alcoolisées et non alcoolisées sont en hausse dans le pays, et plus particulièrement dans la capitale Kinshasa. Cette augmentation est constatée depuis le dimanche dernier. L’une des deux grandes sociétés brassicoles, la Bracongo a augmenté le prix de ses différentes boissons pour les distributeurs et […]
African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa wins AAXO ROAR Awards again!
African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa, the leading energy event on the continent for the last 20 years, has clinched once again the AAXO ROAR Award for Best Trade Exhibition in the 12000+ sqm category. The event is organised by the multi-award-winning Cape Town-based trade exhibition and conference organiser Clarion Events […]