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Power: Ipeleng Mhlanga aims to make solar accessible to people who would not be able to afford it. Photo: Supplied

Solar firm to tackle high electricity costs

As electricity tariffs continue to rise, squeezing household and small business budgets, a new solar company has entered the market with stokvel and crowdfunding models aimed at making renewable energy more affordable and accessible. Ipeleng Power Solutions (IPS), founded by entrepreneur Ipeleng Mhlanga, 32, launched in Johannesburg this week, offering solar system design, installation, maintenance […]

  • Library
4 min read
South Africa needs to change its top-down approach, consult communities and fast track the delayed Integrated Energy Plan

Europe records drop in fossil fuels. Africa should do so too

The continent needs support in the form of training, technology and investment to make the transition

  • Eyaaz
5 min read
ANC chairperson Gwede Mantashe. (Ntswe Mokoena)

Mantashe’s draft electricity plan finally approved by cabinet

The updated long-term blueprint for the country’s power infrastructure looks at supply-and-demand needs

  • Mandisa Nyathi
3 min read