Africa: How low-cost solutions can benefit water-smart farming
Pilot projects in Kenya, South Africa and Nigeria have already shown the effectiveness of reuse and circular water systems. Read More at ESI Africa
Mauritania: First solar-wind PPP plant to improve energy access
The country’s renewable resources could play a catalytic role in powering sectors such as mining Read More at ESI Africa
Solar batteries: A beginner’s guide for African businesses
The key questions to ask before investing in solar batteries for your business Read More at ESI Africa
Technology system for prepayment used in smart meters
STSA offers access to 1,350 metering products, for scalability. Read More at ESI Africa
Job: Branch Manager for solar PV sought in Durban
The Branch Manager will play a key role in driving sales of solar products, ensuring customer satisfaction, managing staff and maintaining operational efficiency in line with company standards Read More at ESI Africa
Making wastewater potable
Consumers, tariffs and the future of reuse Read More at ESI Africa
Pittsburgh Paints Company’s Canadian Branch Becomes Standalone Business
The Canadian business of Pittsburgh Paints Company recently announced it will become an independent company, renamed Canadian Industries Limited (CIL). “Launching CIL as an independent Canadian company will allow us to move faster, serve customers better and invest more intentionally in the Canadian market,” says Brian Carson, president and CEO of Pittsburgh Paints Co. “This …
Florida Paints Hosts Grand Opening Event at New Location
Florida Paints recently celebrated the grand opening of its newest location in Sanford, Florida. The celebration at the new store featured discounts on selected products, vendor displays, giveaways, complimentary food for guests and a flooring pro show with tips and demonstrations. “Florida deserves paint that’s built for Florida,” says Don Strube, Florida Paints co-founder and …
High costs and low support hold back sustainable farming
Downstream actors such as agro-processors, manufacturers, and brands often expect their suppliers to comply with sustainability standards Read More at ESI Africa
Tanzania awards TZS 250m to energy efficiency innovators
These innovators represent the creativity and commitment needed to make energy efficiency a reality for households, businesses, and communities Read More at ESI Africa
Rwanda, DRC, Burundi: December start for hydropower plant
The plant, set to supply electricity to more than 300,000 residents, will be constructed along the Ruzizi River, a shared water resource Read More at ESI Africa
Forum Lighting Solutions Unveils Revamped Product Catalogue
Forum Lighting Solutions is proud to announce the launch of its brand-new product catalogue, featuring new smart lighting controls and trend-setting ranges. The latest edition 11. packs a punch visually with a stylish and contemporary front cover and beautiful lifestyle images to showcase products in real-world applications, helping electricians visualise solutions. Putting usability first Listening …
STIEBEL ELTRON ranked in top companies for construction, engineering & property for second year
STIEBEL ELTRON UK has been listed for the second consecutive year as one of the top 100 companies across the country to work for in the construction, engineering, and property sector. The leading supplier of renewable heating technology was ranked in the Great Place to Work 2025 under the UK’s Best Workplaces for Construction, Engineering …
Europa teams up with supplier Mersen to run successful surge protection training day
Europa, one of the UK’s leading distributors of electrical components and smart solutions, welcomed one of its key suppliers for a CPD-certified training session focused on surge protection. Delivered in collaboration with global electrical protection experts Naomi Cuff and Mark Griffin from Mersen, the session provided in-depth insight into the importance, selection and installation of …
Baxi Supports Heating Company with Transition to Air Source Heat Pumps
A Kent-based heating company has installed its first Baxi air source heat pump (ASHP) at the home of its owner as part of its recent renewable heating diversification – with the support of Baxi. Harvard Heating has partnered with Baxi for 13 years on boiler installations. When the owner, Bo Lindeman, decided to branch out …
Water: Navigating a triple nexus – concept to scalable solutions
Proven to boost resource security, cut costs, and drive growth, South Africa’s Water-Energy-Food Nexus needs discussion, with gaps in technology, finance, and policy slowing the scale-up of successful projects Read More at ESI Africa
Spring into action: Clean up & Recycle SA this September
The annual national campaign is spearheaded by Plastics SA and supported by the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Read More at ESI Africa
Watt it takes: The real work powering South Africa
Watch as Suben Govender and the crew take us through their state-of-the-art facility in Bellville Read More at ESI Africa
Retail Sales Up in August
Retail spending grew in August as consumers purchased school supplies and attempted to get ahead of rising tariffs that could begin to affect prices, according to the National Retail Federation’s (NRF) CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor. Total retail sales were up 0.5% seasonally adjusted month over month and up 6.81% unadjusted year over year in August. That …
Hydrogen demand climbs, but project pipeline shrinks
Operational hydrogen projects are forecast to produce 4.2 million tonnes annually by the end of the decade Read More at ESI Africa
SELECT backs new Housing Emergency Action Plan – but Scottish Government must ensure it supports skilled professionals
Trade association and its members say continued pipeline of young talent is “absolutely vital” for industry to grow and meet future housing needs Scotland’s largest construction trade association has welcomed the Scottish Government’s Housing Emergency Action Plan – but has warned that it is “absolutely vital” for the country to have a pipeline of qualified …
myenergi partners with OVO to make EV charging even cheaper
Like & share this news article: News Posted by: electime 12th September 2025 British smart home energy technology manufacturer myenergi has announced an electrifying new partnership with OVO. The collaboration will see myenergi’s eco-smart range of zappi EV chargers, which seamlessly integrate with OVO’s Charge Anytime tariff, offered to OVO customers at a …
“Serious gaps” found in protecting workers from excessive noise
Three-quarters of noisy workplaces lacked essential knowledge on maintaining hearing protection equipment, inspections have found. The Health and Safety Executive’s (HSE) most recent inspection campaign has identified significant failings in workplace hearing protection, uncovering issues with employee training and equipment management. One in four workplaces had noise levels requiring mandatory hearing protection, placing crucial responsibilities …
As Electrical Risks Surge with Green Energy Boom, Industry Urged to Prioritise High-Performance Insulating Gloves to Prevent Injuries
With the rapid rise of electric vehicles and renewable energy systems, experts warn that outdated or inadequate hand protection could lead to a spike in electrical injuries, making the right insulating gloves a matter of life and death. As the global shift toward electrification accelerates, so too does the risk for electrical workers exposed to …