Manage multiple energy sources and switch between them from a single device
By Staff Writer 14 September 2015The energy crisis in South Africa has made the addition of alternative energy sources imperative for businesses and households across the country FULL STORY >
The role of load-limiting in solving the energy crisis
By Staff Writer 31 August 2015One of the most obvious advantages to smart metering platforms is the ability for household and business consumers to opt into load-limiting programmes with their electricity suppliers. FULL STORY >
Better manage and alternate between disparate power sources
By Staff Writer 24 August 2015With the inclusion of alternative and renewable energy sources to your business environment, you might find it a challenge to know when to switch between environments, to gauge when peak hours are or how to make your renewable energy... FULL STORY >
Funding and utility connection – two challenges to the uptake of solar power
By Staff Writer 3 August 2015Given the current power challenges in South Africa, as well as a growing trend toward solutions for sustainable electricity, solar technology as a source of energy supply has become a hot topic, particularly for... FULL STORY >
Destiny partners with Red Bull for in-game content, may alienate fans
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 26 June 2015In a strange move, Destiny has partnered with Red Bull to bring in-game exclusive content to gamers who purchase a can of the energy drink. But how will users respond to gimmick? FULL STORY >
Local companies reflect on Tesla Powerwall
By Staff Writer 8 May 2015With news of Tesla's Powerwall dominating the scene, we asked a number of local renewable energy players what they think of this new solution, and what its potential impact in SA could be. FULL STORY >
Tesla Energy and Powerwall are first steps towards sustainable vision
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 4 May 2015Elon Musk's ambitious plans to change the world have not slowed down at all, as evidenced by the unveiling of Tesla Energy and its Powerwall. FULL STORY >
NO END IN SIGHT TO SOUTH AFRICA’S ENERGY CRISIS
By Staff Writer 24 February 2015Increased load shedding and endless electricity price hikes continues to haunt South Africa. A recent statement by the Democratic Alliance (DA) estimates that, since 2008, load shedding has cost the country R 300bn and 1 million jobs. FULL STORY >
Adidas Energy Boost 2 ESM
By Mike Joubert 11 February 2015Adidas Energy Boost 2 ESM is the second incarnation of the Energy Boost shoes, featuring Adidas’ patented Boost technology. They screamed to be tested. FULL STORY >
e-QBO cube looks to revolutionise your city’s power
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 6 March 2014Part architectural statement, part renewable energy source, the e-QBO power cube from design firm T°RED and research institution, Ricerca Sistema Energetico (RSE), looks to change the way city dwellers access their electricity. FULL STORY >
Hot New Products - March 2013
By Hanleigh Daniels 6 March 2013In need of some birthday gift ideas? Check out our pick of some of the coolest new tech products and gadgets around. FULL STORY >
Google reveals its energy footprint
By Ryan Noik 12 September 2011Google released a report detailing how much energy its cloud based services use, and detailed why energy use is an obsession for the company. FULL STORY >
SA's very own electric mean machine
By Mike Joubert 9 February 2011TechSmart talked to Jaco van Loggerenberg, media & events manager at Optimal Energy, about what Joule's been up to. FULL STORY >
Jaco van Loggerenberg on the Joule
By Mike Joubert 4 March 2010Conceived by Cape Townbased Optimal Energy and originally designed by South Africanborn Keith Helfet, South Africas very own allelectric car, Joule, will be proudly showcased at the Geneva Motor Show in Switzerland this month. FULL STORY >
Bluetooth low energy wireless technology
By Hanleigh Daniels 18 December 2009The Bluetooth Special Interest Group announced the implementation of Bluetooth low energy wireless technology, a new low energy version of Bluetooth. FULL STORY >
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