South Africa’s renewable energy sector is entering a new phase in 2026. According to industry players, one of the emerging trends is how wind and solar are combined and stored. Falling battery costs, escalating electricity tariffs and mounting grid constraints are reshaping both public procurement and private investment strategies, pushing energy storage from the margins…
Oppo’s new Find X9 Pro has a 7 500mAh silicon-carbon battery Silicon is the second most abundant element in Earth’s crust after oxygen and its uses in the technology sector are expanding. In 2026, its use in battery and charging technology is set to go mainstream, especially in mobile devices. In 2025, several Chinese smartphone…
Chinese tech giant Xiaomi has unveiled its new flagship Xiaomi 17 series, a lineup designed to directly compete with Apple’s latest iPhones. During the launch event in Beijing, CEO Lei Jun repeatedly compared the new phones to Apple’s, highlighting where the Xiaomi 17 series claims to win on battery life, performance, and photography. Read: Watch…
