Research updates, conference papers and commentary on AI, smart grids, hydrogen and the policy questions behind South Africa's just energy transition.
SANEDI Conference 2026 · University of Pretoria
As rooftop solar and battery storage surge across South Africa, municipalities face a slow-moving financial crisis. JET Group research presented at SANEDI 2026 Conference develops a model to quantify the threat and charts a path out.
UP is advancing hydrogen fuel cell research, technician training, and industry collaboration through QCTO-accredited programmes, partnerships with Bambili and HyPlat, and a national TVET train-the-trainer rollout.
IEEE EPREC 2026 · University of Pretoria
Blockchain has been promised to the energy sector for a decade, yet almost no microgrid runs on it. JET Group research presented at IEEE EPREC 2026 argues the obstacle is not the technology but the missing middle — and proposes a modular framework, demonstrated in Solidity, to bridge it.
The University of Pretoria has secured a landmark R27.5 million research chair in Artificial Intelligence and Energy, co-funded by ESKOM and SANEDI, to accelerate South Africa's just energy transition through cutting-edge AI research.
This article delves into how predictive maintenance technologies are pivotal in transforming the energy sector by maximizing efficiency, reducing costs, and ensuring uninterrupted service.
Explore how advanced microgrids are revolutionizing the way renewable energy is managed and optimized, leading to enhanced sustainability and efficiency.
Exploring how artificial intelligence is transforming the energy sector, enhancing efficiency, and paving the way for a sustainable future.