Why is Eskom going into a court battle with NERSA?
Listen to this exclusive podcast in which Professor Vally Padayachee unravel why South Africa’s electricity utility is taking the electricity regulator to court Read More at ESI Africa
How can investors capitalise on water resilience for future growth?
There’s money to be made in having innovative solutions to water security and water access. Read More at ESI Africa
Spain blackout: What the grid’s ‘black box’ revealed
The incident underscores the critical importance of electricity security, said the International Energy Agency Read More at ESI Africa
TRIDONIC UK ACADEMY LAUNCH SUCCESS
First graduate joins the team at the Spennymoor facility World renowned supplier of lighting technology, Tridonic, is delighted to announce the recruitment of James Trudgill, a 21-year-old student and the first graduate of the Academy to join the Spennymoor team. Working in partnership with New College Durham, the education scheme is designed to deliver and …
Water vs green hydrogen: Where is the balance in Africa?
Namibia and South Africa have significant similarities when it comes to green hydrogen development Read More at ESI Africa
Innovate & Illuminate: A Glowing Success – And Two More to Go!
The Innovate & Illuminate event series, hosted by Philip Payne, Ratio EV, and TRT Lighting, has already made a powerful impact across the UK—bringing together professionals from all corners of the lighting, emergency signage, and sustainable energy sectors for a day of insight, inspiration, and innovation. Having already lit up Birmingham, Leeds, and Bristol with …
Check Out the Latest Podcast Episodes of WATT’s CURRENT with NAPIT
As NAPIT wraps up the third series of WATT’s CURRENT, we recap on the highlights and key moments of each podcast episode. Hosts NAPIT Technical Commercial Manager Steve Humphreys and Technical Commercial Engineer Andrew Duffen kicked off the third series on April 16th, with all episodes available on major listening platforms. Across eight episodes, NAPIT …
JTL Apprentice Helps Deliver Life-Changing DIY SOS Build in Lancashire
A JTL apprentice from Preston has played a hands-on role in transforming a Lancashire home for BBC One’s DIY SOS, helping a local family welcome their teenage son home for the first time in three years. Joe Bibby, who is the second year of his electrical apprenticeship with JTL and his employer, Progress Housing, was …
Electricity distribution networks face increased risk from heatwaves, storms and other extreme weather, says VisNet
More accurate network monitoring can mitigate the challenge posed by uptick in heatwaves, storms and heavy rainfall, says energy management and grid-edge intelligence specialist The increased frequency of abnormal weather events such as intense heatwaves, more violent storms and heavy rainfall presents an increased risk to countries’ electricity distribution networks that threatens customers’ power supplies. …
Understanding the new Personal Fall Protection Equipment Standard: BS 8681
The BSIF Height Safety Special Interest Group (BSIF HSG) offers an overview of the new Personal Fall Protection Equipment Standard, BS 8681, and outlines its implications for the industry and those it impacts. Fall protection equipment plays a crucial role in safeguarding workers from the risks associated with working at height, which remains one of …
Namibia secures N$2.08bn for green hydrogen
A cross-border hydrogen pipeline pre-feasibility study covering two provinces in South Africa and southern Namibia was completed in December 2024 Read More at ESI Africa
Sealing the Deal: How To Expertly Merchandise Your Caulk and Caulk Tools Section
For many contractors, caulking is like a second arm—an item many can’t work without. DIYers are also in need of caulk products, but often need direction to know what to buy. While caulk and caulk tools are small categories by size in many paint and decorating stores, this department can make a significant impact in …
Shopping Disconnect: Uniting Store Offerings With Customer Wants
Brick-and-mortar stores are still a critical component to retailers’ growth, but a recent study from Jumpmind, a point-of-sale software platform, found that the in-store experience frequently falls short of customer expectations. The study found that while 85% of retailers say brick-and-mortar stores remain their primary growth strategy, many are still struggling to meet evolving customer …
Brand Impersonation Fraud & How to Protect Your Business
By Luke Vander Linden, VP of Membership & Marketing, Retail & Hospitality ISAC With high volumes of daily transactions and access to customers’ personal data, such as phone numbers, addresses and credit card numbers, retailers are highly targeted by cybercriminals. Unfortunately, cyberthreats for retailers continue to rise. As brands expand their digital footprints with the …
Transformative Takeaways: IHI Conference Tackles the Topics Challenging the Independent Channel
Bringing the independent channel together in Orlando, Florida, the 2025 Independent Home Improvement Conference (IHI Conference) combined learning and leisure, sending attendees home with best practices on retail operations and insights to address current market conditions. Attendees of the event, hosted by the North American Hardware and Paint Association and the Hardware Conference, included retailers …
Desalination key to water-smart hydrogen ambitions in Africa
Water availability is a critical consideration in scaling up the hydrogen economy in Africa, experts noted during an ESI Africa webinar Read More at ESI Africa
The High Cost of Using Unverified Home Maintenance Artisans
There can be no doubt that considering the soaring costs of living, higher interest rates and rising electricity prices, South African consumers are facing enormous financial pressure. With that in mind, when those unforeseen – and often pricey – household repairs hit it’s tempting to go with the cheapest contractor available, who may be unregistered, …
Power failures cripple healthcare centres in Kenya, SSA
A new report by SEforALL and CLASP says that in Kenya and SSA, healthcare facilities face high rates of equipment under-utilisation Read More at ESI Africa
Eskom issues a solar PV tender for Komati Power Station
This forms part of the Eskom Just Energy Transition Project (EJETP) Read More at ESI Africa
IHI Conference Day 1 Casts Vision for Industry Future, Shares Leadership Lessons
The first day of the 2025 Independent Home Improvement Conference kicked off with education, networking and celebrations of the industry. During his State of the Industry address, NHPA COO Dan Tratensek shared that even though the pandemic was five years ago, the entire industry is still “shell shocked.” “We are still facing challenges that were …
Electrical Industry Awards 2025 – last day to enter!
Today is the last day to register for The Electrical Industry Awards 2025 Register now! Final deadline for registration is today (31st July), but if you need a little more time to upload the full entry and supporting materials, log back in to do so by Friday 8th August. The Electrical Industry Awards – running …
NEARLY HALF OF TRADESPEOPLE HAVE FORGOTTEN THEIR MOT – AND OVER 1 IN 6 DELAY SERVICING UNTIL ISSUES ARISE
47 per cent of tradespeople have forgotten their MOT*, with 5 per cent continuing to drive without realising it had expired. Just 46 per cent service their van regularly, with time, cost, and lack of legal requirement cited as key barriers. More than one in four (26 per cent) tradespeople have had to cancel or …
Namibia: Nuclear tech from South Africa to power oil refinery
The HTMR-100 small modular nuclear reactor is set to power the facility in Walvis Bay Read More at ESI Africa
Nigeria: How Discos are changing the electricity landscape
Ikeja Electric is the largest power Distribution Company (DisCo) in Nigeria Read More at ESI Africa