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Schneider Electric’s Technology Blueprint Paves Way for e-Methanol Fuel Expansion

Africa Digest NewsNovember 4, 20250

Schneider Electric, , a global energy technology leader, has delivered the technology stack behind European Energy’s Kassø Power-to-X (PtX) facility, the world’s first commercially viable e-methanol plant. Schneider Electric’s future-ready design supports enhanced productivity and cost efficiencies, while ensuring reliability, safety and sustainability – creating a scalable blueprint essential for accelerating green energy production. Powered by…

Genetec delivers faster, smarter investigations in Security Center SaaS

Africa Digest NewsNovember 4, 20250

Nairobi, Kenya – November 3, 2025 — Genetec Inc. the global leader in enterprise physical security software, today announced new intelligent automation (IA)-powered investigation capabilities in Security Center SaaS to help operators quickly locate video evidence, understand the context surrounding an event, and close cases in minutes. For many organizations, investigations still involve hours of…

How Eskom’s Generation Recovery Plan Reduced Breakdowns by 1,201 MW in a Year

Africa Digest NewsOctober 27, 20250

Eskom has reported a year-on-year reduction in unplanned outages of 1,201 megawatts (MW) a sign that South Africa’s state utility is making visible progress in its Generation Recovery Plan. The improvement has played a major role in sustaining grid stability and extending the current stretch of more than four months without loadshedding. In its latest…

Africa Gas Forum 2026 Set to Illuminate Gas’s Emerging Role in the African Energy Transition

Africa Digest NewsOctober 27, 20250

The Africa Gas Forum 2026 is set to return to Cape Town on 5 March 2026, bringing together leading voices in policy, finance, and energy development to debate the role of natural gas in Africa’s clean energy transition. As part of the Africa Energy Indaba, the forum will focus on how gas can drive industrial…

‘We can build a future where energy is not just available, but intelligent’ – Schneider Electric CEO unveils his vision for company’s future

Africa Digest NewsOctober 24, 20250

Olivier Blum announces company evolution as energy technology partner at its Innovation Summit in Copenhagen Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, opened its annual Innovation Summit in Copenhagen, hosting more than 5,000 customers, policymakers, employees, and industry leaders, including 600 global C-level executives and representing nearly every major industry. In his first keynote address…

Introducing SE Advisory Services

Africa Digest NewsOctober 24, 20250

Copenhagen, Denmark, October 22, 2025 – Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, today announced the launch of SE Advisory Services, its flagship global consulting brand. SE Advisory Services provides a broad range of solutions tailored to help organisations and individuals solve complex challenges in energy efficiency, sustainability, and technology through electrification, automation, and digitalisation….

Electrification Could Save Europe €250 Billion Per Year

Africa Digest NewsOctober 24, 20250

According to Schneider Electric’s latest report, the EU currently spends €380 billion annually on energy imports, with nearly 60% of its energy supply sourced from abroad. Accelerated electrification and prosumer initiatives could create up to 1 million new jobs in local industries. The EU’s rooftop solar potential is estimated at over 1,000 GW, 10…

Why South Africa Can’t Escape Load-Shedding

Africa Digest NewsOctober 23, 20250

By Thuita Gatero, Managing Editor, Africa Digest News. He specializes in conversations around data centers, AI, cloud infrastructure, and energy. Load shedding and coal dependence have long defined South Africa’s energy crisis, a double bind that keeps the nation’s lights flickering. More than 80 % of the country’s electricity is still generated from coal-fired plants, and the…

Top 5 Energy-Efficient Appliances Worth Buying in 2025

Africa Digest NewsOctober 22, 20250

With South Africa’s electricity costs continuing to rise and the national grid under pressure, choosing the right appliances isn’t just about convenience, it’s about smart budgeting and sustainability. Replacing older, inefficient models with modern, energy-efficient ones can drastically cut electricity consumption while reducing carbon footprints. For 2025, the best value lies in appliances that combine…

Inside South Africa’s Latest Gas Power Setback

Africa Digest NewsOctober 22, 20250

By Thuita Gatero, Managing Editor, Africa Digest News. He specializes in conversations around data centers, AI, cloud infrastructure, and energy. The Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) overturned the environmental authorization for Eskom’s proposed 3,000-megawatt gas-fired power plant, ruling that the approval process violated national and international climate obligations. The court found that local communities were inadequately consulted,…