Mediclinic to roll out microgrids at its hospitals

Healthcare provider Mediclinic has solar PV panels installed at 28 of its sites across the country and is gearing up to roll out a national project aimed at installing microgrids that integrate battery systems with on-site renewable energy.  The company aims to be carbon neutral by 2030. In 2021, Mediclinic started working towards this goal by measuring, analysing and then reducing its reliance on fossil fuel energy supplies.
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Eskom’s hard-won recovery tested by cities owing billions

A turnaround in the finances of South Africa’s Eskom Holdings has won praise from investors but they are keeping their eyes on one issue — the company’s struggle to recoup about R95-billion in unpaid electricity bills from cities and towns across the country. It’s a debt pile that continues to mount as municipalities themselves fall behind in collecting revenue from customers. With 95.4-billion owed as of November, the arrears could jeopardise Eskom’s plans to spin off its distribution unit, a move that it says is key to boosting efficiency and securing investment.
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