Shalazile camp microgrid brings power, dignity and hope
City Power chose solar microgrid technology to electrify a temporary settlement in Johannesburg for speed and safety Read More at ESI Africa
Junior Project Manager wanted for solar & BESS role in Cape Town
This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop your project management skills in a fast-paced environment while working closely with EPC contractors and internal teams Read More at ESI Africa
SMME Workshop: Your compliance roadmap – what SMMEs need to work with corporates
As part of the Sustainability & ESG Africa Conference & Expo (SEACon), a high-impact SMME Workshop will guide businesses through what it really takes to become compliant and ready to do business with corporates. Running from 8.30am to 11am on 16 October 2025 at the Sandton Convention Centre, the session cuts through jargon and offers …
Nigeria targets full WAPP synchronisation by June 2026
A major focus of the recently held 3rd NESI Stakeholders Meeting of 2025 was the full integration of the country into the regional power pool Read More at ESI Africa
Kenya eyes 20,000MW from nuclear energy by 2040
The Siaya nuclear power plant will initially generate 1,000MW before gradually expanding to 20,000MW by 2040 Read More at ESI Africa
Job: Project Engineer for solar PV sought in Cape Town
This hands-on role involves site-based activities from time to time, making it ideal for candidates with experience across the full project lifecycle Read More at ESI Africa
Protect Your Investment With a Wood Borer Certificate
Potchefstroom, September 1, 2025 – Pest Police, a 24/7 pest control specialist based in Potchefstroom and the Garden Route, now emphasises the growing importance of a Wood?Borer Certificate for coastal homeowners preparing to sell their property. This certification is increasingly becoming a non?negotiable requirement for Offers to Purchase (OTP) and bond approvals in humid regions …
SEARCH FOR UK’S BEST TRADE AND CAMPER VAN CONVERSIONS BEGINS AS EBAY LAUNCHES VAN CONVERSION OF THE YEAR
eBay’s Van Conversion of the Year Awards back for its third year as the hunt begins for the most remarkable and innovative DIY transformations Overall winner will take home a cash prize of £10,000, while winners of individual categories will be rewarded with £250 worth of eBay coupons TV presenter and architect George Clarke returns …
CU Phosco Becomes Sustaining Member of DarkSky UK to Champion Better Night-Time Lighting
CU Phosco, the UK’s longest-established and leading exterior lighting manufacturer, is proud to announce that it has joined DarkSky UK as a Sustaining Member, strengthening its commitment to responsible, low-impact lighting and the protection of the night sky. As part of the partnership, CU Phosco will support DarkSky UK’s work throughout the year and will …
Burg-Wächter is supporting the return of the epic Pavestone Rally this September!
Entrants have to simply buy a road-legal car for under £500 (the cheaper the car, the more fun!) dress it up and hit Northern Europe’s greatest roads and cities for 4 days. Decked out in fancy dress with challenges to complete along the way, the teams not only have loads of fun but raise loads …
STIEBEL ELTRON heat pump powers UK’s first Passivhaus café
The UK’s first Passivhaus certified café, located in Bristol and powered by a STIEBEL ELTRON air source heat pump, sets a benchmark as one of the most sustainable commercial buildings in the country. Estimated to save 1.7 CO2 tonnes a year, the landmark project at Goldfinch Create and Play showcases how renewable technologies can facilitate low …
UK FIRST: £100bn clean energy asset class to transform home heating
UK’s first investor-funded ground source heat pump network kickstarts new £100bn clean energy asset class. By 2040, 250,000 homes a year are expected to connect to a network Network installed by Kensa and backed by funds managed by Octopus Energy Generation will provide clean, low-cost heat for 114 new South Wales homes, delivered by Tirion …
£15.6 million East Ham substation upgrade completed
UK Power Networks has successfully completed a major £15.6 million infrastructure upgrade at Nelson Street substation, significantly enhancing the resilience and capacity of the electricity network in East London. In partnership with Clancy, the project involved the installation and commissioning of three new 132kV 54-ton transformers and 11kV switchboard, replacing existing equipment with new kit and …
John Thompson at 90: Engineering excellence, powered by people
“Every company can have its assets. It can have equipment and factories. But its true strength lies in the people that it has. So from the welders who picked up their tools in the 1930s when John Thompson was formed to the young engineers and artisans that enter our ranks today, John Thompson has always …
Progress on water, sanitation slows, universal access drifts away
The promise of safe water and sanitation for every child is slipping further from reach Read More at ESI Africa
Diamond Vogel Announces Shift in Architectural Coatings Market
Diamond Vogel recently announced it is implementing a strategic shift in its approach to the architectural coatings market. The company will exit the retail space and divest its company-owned retail stores. Spectrum Paint will acquire Diamond Vogel’s architectural paint business across 11 locations and will assume operations at eight stores in central Iowa. “In today’s …
CEF Partners with Klein Tools on Limited Edition Tape Measure to Support Macmillan Cancer Support
CEF, the UK’s leading multi-channel electrical distributor, has again joined forces with Klein Tools to launch a limited edition five metre tape measure in support of Macmillan Cancer Support. For every unit sold, five pounds will be donated to Macmillan, with a fundraising target of £25,000 to help provide vital services for people living with …
Tom sets sights on success at world clay championships
An electricity worker from Kent is competing among the world’s best Helice clay shooting champions this week, at the global championship in Italy. UK Power Networks cable jointer Tom Gridley, 41, from Sutton-at-Hone, near Dartford, qualified for the national team at the 35th World FITASC Championship taking place in Ghedi from September 5 to 7. …
Werner returns to Screwfix Live 2025 to showcase leading ladder and access innovations
Werner – the UK’s leading brand in ladders and access solutions – is set to return to one of the year’s most anticipated events, Screwfix Live 2025, taking place at Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre from September 26–28. Visitors to Stand K2 can expect a hands-on experience with Werner’s cutting-edge range, built for those who …
Multi-million Pound Funding Drives Connekt and Rolec’s Mission Towards Nationwide Destination Charging
Rolec and Connekt are embarking on a parallel growth journey, with a joint mission of providing infrastructure to the most underserved sector of the UK electric vehicle charging market – championing EV uptake in the destination charging sector. Thanks to an energising multi-million-pound investment from the GF1 (Growth Fund), Connekt has access to a wealth …
Kenya: Kakamega electrification projects lights 600+ homes
Kenya is a leader in East Africa for expanding electricity access, increasing the rate from 37% in 2013 to 79% in 2023. Read More at ESI Africa
700 finance stakeholders urged to fund coal on equal footing
FutureCoal pointed out that in 2024, coal consumption reached a record high, with more than $130 billion invested by commercial banks across Asia, US and Europe. Read More at ESI Africa
Communities the ultimate beneficiaries of mine power plants – Kwasi Ampofo
Communities can become the ultimate beneficiaries of power when mines create generation plants on site Read More at ESI Africa
Nigeria: DisCo drives clean energy push with solar off-take
The solar off-take agreement and mini-grids rollout are seen as contributing to the energy transition goals in Nigeria Read More at ESI Africa