Stage 2 load-shedding to continue throughout Thursday night as Eskom faces depleted storage dam …

In addition to the load-shedding currently underway, Stage 2 load-shedding will be implemented throughout Thursday night. It was previously set to stop at 22:00, Eskom said on Thursday. Stage 2 load-shedding will then continue to be implemented at 05:00 – 22:00 daily until Saturday night.
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Green hydrogen policies, standards and practices still to be ironed out

While international blocs and countries have made headway in defining green hydrogen standards, certifications and regulations, there remain significant gaps in terms of the readiness of countries worldwide to develop a global renewable hydrogen economy, panellists highlighted during a legal and policy framework session at the 2022 Hydrogen Economy Discussion earlier this week. Standards are critically important to develop a global renewable green hydrogen economy, and international energy standards are necessary to harmonise systems, develop frameworks to comply with laws and technical standards and promote interoperability and the safety of citizens, said delegation of the European Union to South Africa trade policy officer Darryn Allan.
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New Energy Council CEO says unlocking transition-aligned investment is his key focus

Newly appointed Energy Council of South Africa CEO James Mackay says he will prioritise initiatives that will help unlock sustainable energy investments in South Africa, which he describes as being at the start of what will be a challenging multidecade transition. Mackay’s appointment as the council’s inaugural CEO was announced on September 8 and will become effective from October 17.
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