In today's world where there is much concern about the environment, more and more people are looking to find alternative energy sources to supply the electrical needs of their homes or businesses. There are many different renewable power systems available for various applications, some are better and more widely available than others, some are more practical than others as well. The short list of power sources available are geothermal, water turbine, solar, wind turbines, and of course magnet...

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As you all would have probably heard, the 35% price hikes by Eskom have been given the go ahead, As with everything else, life is becoming more expensive, especially for us, here in South Africa. We have been talking about solar and wind energy diy solutions, which have proven highly successfull for many people. Creating your own solar energy and/or wind power can allow you to cut your power bill by up to 80%, if not more. At the same time, you are doing your part to reduce carbon polution, a...

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Carte Blanche is one of the best investigative journalist programs on TV today. Their shows always show the truth and investigate key topics and current events. It was no different this Sunday, when Carte Blanche investigated the the recruitment process at Eskom, showing how the "brain drain" has taken it's toll and how many expats from  overseas have been brought into Eskom.

Eskom has a tough job ahead fulfilling the energy requirement of our country.. but is this the right way to do it?
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