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ESI Africa Podcast

Join us as we talk about the things that matter most to the power, energy and water sectors in Africa.

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00:04:42

Chanelle Hingston on Enlit Africa evolution

ESI Africa Podcast ·

2025/05/26

Chanelle Hingston, Group Director: Power, Energy and Water, VUKA Group, stepped into the ESI Africa Studio at Enlit Africa to talk about one of the continent’s flagship events for dialogue. She spoke to ESI Africa Editor-In-Chief Nicolette Pombo-van Zyl about the evolution of the event and what comes next.

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00:01:47

Vally Padayachee on Enlit Africa 2025

ESI Africa Podcast ·

2025/05/26

Energy expert Vally Padayachee weighs in on his thoughts on Enlit Africa 2025, recently held at the CTICC in Cape Town, SA. Post-event, Padayachee gives a brief overview of his impressions on speakers, workshops and interactions.

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00:02:25

Vally Padayachee on virtual wheeling

ESI Africa Podcast ·

2025/05/21

Energy Expert Vally Padayachee explains what are the challenges that can prevent municipalities from fully benefiting from the “Virtual Wheeling of Electricity.”

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00:02:25

Vally Padayachee on virtual wheeling

ESI Africa Podcast ·

2025/05/21

Energy Expert Vally Padayachee explains what are the challenges that can prevent municipalities from fully benefiting from the “Virtual Wheeling of Electricity.”

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00:02:01

Blackout vs Loadshedding

ESI Africa Podcast ·

2025/05/08

Power and energy expert, Prof Vally Padayachee spoke to ESI Africa about the difference between loadshedding and a power blackout. He elaborates specifically on why the South African electricity network more secure than that of the Iberian Peninsula which experienced a total grid collapse and a major power blackout on 28 April 2025.

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00:02:01

Blackout vs Loadshedding

ESI Africa Podcast ·

2025/05/08

Power and energy expert, Prof Vally Padayachee spoke to ESI Africa about the difference between loadshedding and a power blackout. He elaborates specifically on why the South African electricity network more secure than that of the Iberian Peninsula which experienced a total grid collapse and a major power blackout on 28 April 2025.

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00:23:02

The role of nuclear in SA's energy mix

ESI Africa Podcast ·

2025/05/02

In this interview, Loyiso Tyabashe, Group CEO of the South African Nuclear Energy Corporation (Necsa), speaks with ESI Africa about the role of nuclear in South Africa's energy mix, the importance of transparent communication, the skills needed and more.

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00:23:02

The role of nuclear in SA's energy mix

ESI Africa Podcast ·

2025/05/02

In this interview, Loyiso Tyabashe, Group CEO of the South African Nuclear Energy Corporation (Necsa), speaks with ESI Africa about the role of nuclear in South Africa's energy mix, the importance of transparent communication, the skills needed and more.

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00:03:30

Municipal revenue and service delivery

ESI Africa Podcast ·

2025/04/30

Municipalities are looking new ways to sustain electricity distribution and meet basic financial obligations, explains Qhakazile Mathebula, Senior Manager: Project Management Office at City Power in Johannesburg. She will be part of a panel on Strategies to increase financial sustainability, resilience and revenue generation at Enlit Africa 2025 which runs from 20-22 May at the Cape Town International Convention Centre.

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00:02:17

Energy Availability Factor

ESI Africa Podcast ·

2025/04/29

Energy Expert Vally Padayachee explains the importance of the Energy Availability Factor (EAF) and why South Africans need to pay attention to this metric when trying to understand loadshedding.

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00:27:38

Navigating the micro-grid revolution in South Africa

ESI Africa Podcast ·

2024/01/31

Listen as ESI Africa Editor-in-Chief, Nicolette Pombo van-Zyl, speaks to Nick Singh,Head of the Smart Grid Centre of Excellence at Eskom Research, Testing and Development. In this ESI Africa podcast episode, we uncover Eskom's perspective and plans for the microgrid market.

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00:27:38

Navigating the micro-grid revolution in South Africa

ESI Africa Podcast ·

2024/01/31

Listen as ESI Africa Editor-in-Chief, Nicolette Pombo van-Zyl, speaks to Nick Singh, Head of the Smart Grid Centre of Excellence at Eskom Research, Testing and Development. In this ESI Africa podcast episode, we uncover Eskom's perspective and plans for the microgrid market.

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00:23:35

Wings and Wind: A Conservation Symphony

ESI Africa Podcast ·

2023/12/08

In a world where sustainability and clean energy are more critical than ever, the marriage of wind power and avian preservation takes centre stage. In this podcast, we speak to Sam Ralston, Birds and Renewable Energy Manager at BirdLife South Africa, and explore the delicate balance between harnessing the power of the wind and ensuring the survival of our feathered friends.

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00:23:35

Wings and Wind: A Conservation Symphony

ESI Africa Podcast ·

2023/12/08

In a world where sustainability and clean energy are more critical than ever, the marriage of wind power and avian preservation takes centre stage. In this podcast, we speak to Sam Ralston, Birds and Renewable Energy Manager at BirdLife South Africa, and explore the delicate balance between harnessing the power of the wind and ensuring the survival of our feathered friends.

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00:38:18

Bioenergy offers Africa an abundant and sustainable...

ESI Africa Podcast ·

2023/01/20

Listen as ESI Africa speaks to Simon Ighofose, co-founder and CEO of bioenergy tech start-up PyroGenesys which has developed a waste-to-energy system to generate electricity using the pyrochemy chemical process.

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00:38:18

Bioenergy offers Africa an abundant and sustainable...

ESI Africa Podcast ·

2023/01/20

Listen as ESI Africa speaks to Simon Ighofose, co-founder and CEO of bioenergy tech start-up PyroGenesys which has developed a waste-to-energy system to generate electricity using the pyrochemy chemical process.

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00:20:37

Everything you need to know about Formula E in Cape Town

ESI Africa Podcast ·

2022/12/09

Listen to this exclusive interview with Iain Banner, Chairman and Co-founder of e-Movement Pty Ltd. which will host the upcoming E-Fest, showcasing e-mobility through the "fastest sustainable motoring event in the world".

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00:20:37

Everything you need to know about Formula E in Cape Town

ESI Africa Podcast ·

2022/12/09

Listen to this exclusive interview with Iain Banner, Chairman and Co-founder of e-Movement Pty Ltd. which will host the upcoming E-Fest, showcasing e-mobility through the "fastest sustainable motoring event in the world".

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00:26:01

Creating energy access across Africa, one battery at...

ESI Africa Podcast ·

2022/11/23

Listen as ESI Africa speaks to Luke Burras, co-founder of Mobile Power which uses a pay-per-swap battery to provide everything from batteries for small EVs to lighting for homes and electricity supply to power small DC appliances.

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00:26:01

Creating energy access across Africa, one battery at...

ESI Africa Podcast ·

2022/11/23

Listen as ESI Africa speaks to Luke Burras, co-founder of Mobile Power whichuses a pay-per-swap battery to provide everything from batteries for small EVs to lighting for homes and electricity supply to power small DC appliances.

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