Nick Hedley | The dodgy assumptions behind SA’s predetermined energy plan | Business

[ad_1] The revised Integrated Resource Plan is based on deeply flawed assumptions and outdated figures, and reads as an amalgamation of Minister Gwede Mantashe’s speeches over the years, writes Nick…

Nick Hedley | SA’s big new jobs opportunity: Working remotely for offshore companies | Business

[ad_1] In stark contrast to SA’s untenable position, many wealthy nations have a shortage of workers. Corporates often can’t find suitable or even willing people to fill vacant roles, and…

Nick Hedley | The battery revolution is here. Is SA ready? | Business

[ad_1] Due to the precarious nature of South Africa’s fleet of coal-fired power stations and the rising penetration of solar and wind, the country will need to scale up these…

Nick Hedley | SA is taking the wrong approach to power demand management | Business

[ad_1] A comprehensive electricity demand management programme has been long overdue in blackouts-ravaged South Africa. Frustratingly, however, we’re venturing in the wrong direction. Eskom recently launched a load-limiting pilot project…