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Hitachi Energy’s power quality solution
October 2025
Hitachi Energy has announced the deployment of its power quality solution to connect Tanzania’s leading gold producer, Geita Gold Mine (GGML) securely to the national grid.

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Rail electrification and EV solutions for integrated transport systems
October 2025
A comprehensive range of solutions for rail electrification and electric vehicles is available from leading technology provider ABB, contributing significantly to integrated and sustainable transport systems.

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PPS delivers containerised distribution board for Western Cape hybrid power project
October 2025
South African electrical enclosure specialist Power Process Systems has successfully completed the design, fabrication and commissioning of a 4000 A containerised distribution board for a wind/PV solar hybrid renewable energy project on a site in the Western Cape.

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The choice of a thermal carrier is critical for optimal processing
October 2025
Historically steam, fuelled by coal, has been the most prevalent thermal carrier in South African industry. However, times are changing, with the manufacturing and processing sector needing to review the energy reticulation systems and thermal carriers currently in use.

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ABB’s blueprint for a net zero future
October 2025
ABB’s Mission to Zero is a strategic initiative aimed at achieving a sustainable future characterised by zero emissions, zero accidents and zero waste.

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How South Africa’s transformer manufacturing industry can fill a gaping infrastructure gap
October 2025, ACTOM Electrical Machines
South Africa’s energy transition is accelerating the demand for power transformers. However, this shift toward renewable energy is exposing a critical infrastructure gap: a severe shortage of transformers.

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General-purpose 350 W AC-DC power supply
October 2025
The TDK-Lambda GUS350 series of compact single-output general-purpose power supplies addresses the need for an economically priced product while maintaining reliability and quality.

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Ground-breaking battery tester
October 2025, Comtest
Midtronics offers the proven MVT handheld battery tester. This revolutionary tool, powered by MDX-AI, is set to redefine the standards of battery diagnostics and testing in the automotive industry.

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Green hydrogen could be the missing link in powering the future of technology
October 2025
Green hydrogen has numerous applications across multiple industries. It also has the potential to provide a clean energy source to power future technology, with far-reaching implications for both industry and society.

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Energy audits pave the pathway to sustainability and savings
October 2025, Schneider Electric South Africa
Energy audits serve as essential tools for businesses looking to reduce costs and meet environmental targets. By analysing energy consumption across systems such as lighting, HVAC, ICT and water infrastructure, audits identify inefficiencies and quantify carbon footprints, enabling data-driven decisions for operational and financial optimisation.

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Passive fire protection for lithium-ion battery risks
October 2025
In response to the growing threat posed by lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery fires, a breakthrough passive fire protection solution is now available in South Africa.

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Schneider Electric unveils new range of circuit breakers
October 2025, Schneider Electric South Africa
Schneider Electric has launched its new MasterPacT MTZ Active range of circuit breakers in South Africa. This is a revolutionary new circuit breaker designed to set new benchmarks for safety, efficiency and sustainability while ensuring business continuity.

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Reliable power for demanding applications
October 2025, Conical Technologies
In modern industrial automation, reliability, efficiency and compact design are critical when selecting power supplies. The Mibbo Power MTR480 three-phase DIN-rail power supply is engineered to meet these exacting requirements.

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Managing dynamic steam plant operation on a multi-user site
October 2025
Managing a dynamic steam plant operation featuring multiple users requires strong technical skills, good communication and close attention to optimising results. AES’s remote monitoring system gathers steam generation plant data and records critical operational monitoring parameters.

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South Africa’s journey to smart, greener transport
October 2025, Schneider Electric South Africa
The good news is that there are some truly feasible solutions that can assist in overcoming some of South Africa’s most pertinent transport electrification challenges.

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Precise, fast universal power and net quality meter
October 2025, Vepac Electronics
The eCap from Vepac measures voltages, currents, power, power factor, energy, frequency and total harmonic distortion (THD) with all harmonics (up to 20th), and allows fully galvanically isolated transmission via the integrated Modbus RTU/RS485 interface.

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Novel stacked capacitors
October 2025
KYOCERA AVXhas released the new DSCC 25007 Mini BME stacks. These are miniature, high-CV stacked X7R capacitors equipped with base metal electrodes (BME) and subjected to 100% Group A testing.

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Circuit breakers for reliable, compliant protection
October 2025
Legrand’s low-voltage power distribution portfolio encompasses the DX3 range of miniature circuit breakers, designed to deliver dependable protection in industrial installations.

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Grid to backup power in zero seconds
September 2025
South Ocean Electric Wire has completed a solar installation that marks a global first: a seamless switch from grid to backup power in zero seconds.

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Three decarbonisation myths and how organisations can debunk them
September 2025, Schneider Electric South Africa
A UN Climate Change Report revealed that the world is on track to miss its 2050 net zero targets, with temperatures expected to increase by over 2,4°C by 2100. To help shift positive intent to concrete action, Schneider Electric outlined three of the most common myths surrounding decarbonisation and how organisations can get started on their decarbonisation journey.

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