Nersa’s approval of curtailment rules expected to unlock wind projects in Eastern and Western Cape

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) says the decision by the Energy Regulator to approve a curtailment framework will help unlock scarce grid connection capacity for wind projects in the Eastern Cape and Western Cape. The approval was made by the Energy Regulator, Nersa’s highest decision-making structure, on April 29.
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Eskom planning ‘open day’ to market newly launched virtual wheeling solution

Eskom intends hosting an open day for independent power producers (IPPs) and aggregators in the near future to market its virtual wheeling solution, which was officially launched at the end of March. The launch followed on from a pilot phase conducted in partnership with telecommunications group Vodacom, which played a key role in the development of the concept.
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Opinion: Carbon tax changes to reshape commercial and industrial property sector

In this article, IMPOWER business development executive Matthew Cruise writes that the South African commercial and industrial (C&I) property sector is facing a major regulatory inflection point as the country prepares to enter Phase 2 of its carbon tax regime.
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NTCSA starts process to appoint interim CEO as Scheppers returns to Eskom

The National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA) has announced that interim CEO Segomoco Scheppers will conclude his secondment and return to State-owned Eskom. He had been seconded to lead the transition and operationalise the NTCSA business in July 2024 owing to his extensive experience in Eskom’s transmission division.
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State-of-the-art tech on display at Enlit

Products and solutions such as the Blue gas-insulated switchgear (GIS), Internet-of-Things-based decision-making tools and digital integration process technologies are only a few of the state-of-the-art technologies on display at technology giant Siemens South Africa’s stand at Enlit Africa 2025. Siemens will also be highlighting its holistic Security Circle offering and its robust communication networks, which are designed to enhance operational resilience and cybersecurity.
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Organisers hope to drive shift to practicable solutions

Cape Town-based event and media agency VUKA Group says “business as usual” is no longer an option, commenting on this year’s Enlit Africa 2025 theme of ‘Challenge the Status Quo’. “Industry needs to shift the conversation from theoretical to practical while focusing on actionable outcomes and developing clear insights into the next steps to bring projects to fruition or close a financing gap,” says Enlit Africa group director Chanelle Hingston.
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Cooling giant to unveil rebrand at event

Instead of simply highlighting its capabilities and technologies at this year’s Enlit Africa, industrial cooling specialists Industrial Water Cooling (IWC) will use the opportunity to make a statement by, for the first time, exhibiting under its new trade name NEXT Cooling. In February, IWC and its affiliate AS Cooling Technologies India (ASCTI) officially joined the NEXT Cooling family, a member of Nooter/Eriksen, a global leader in Heat Recovery Steam Generators. IWC has started the rebranding process and will trade as NEXT Cooling from now on; however, the company will still be registered as Industrial Water Cooling (IWC) in South Africa.
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Platinum sponsor to awe Enlit attendees

In the build-up to this year’s Enlit Africa 2025, electromechanical equipment manufacturer and distributor Actom announced a slew of activities taking place at its stand. “As a platinum sponsor to the event and as one of the largest manufacturers in sub-Saharan Africa, we look forward to using the event as not only a means to engage with existing clients but to highlight our newest developments,” says Actom Group business development executive Mamiki Matlawa.
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Concern lingers over both content of updated IRP and lack of consultation

Serious questions continue to be raised about both the content of the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) for electricity currently being discussed at the National Economic Development and Labour Council (Nedlac) as a precursor to its approval by Cabinet, and the drafting and consultation processes that have been employed. Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has indicated that he is keen for the updated IRP to be approved soon, given that the prevailing IRP2019 is outdated. However, his initial deadline of the end of March was not met.
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Operation Vulindela’s reform lens widened to include municipal rescue, urban densification …

South Africa’s Government of National Unity Cabinet has endorsed a plan to incorporate three new reform priorities under the umbrella of Operation Vulindlela, which will now oversee and coordinate the implementation of reforms across seven areas in total. Approved by Cabinet in March, the new reform focus areas included as part of what is termed Operation Vulindlela Phase II, include:
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