A snapshot of South Africa’s electricity market over the next six years March 2025 At the beginning of the year, the Electricity Regulation Amendment Act came into effect, promising to facilitate “an open market platform that allows for competitive electricity trading.” This article focuses on providing a roadmap for the competitive, multi-market electricity trading platform that the ERAA intends to establish.
Empowering businesses to prosper as prosumers March 2025, Schneider Electric South Africa As more businesses adopt renewable energy solutions like rooftop solar and energy storage they become prosumers – both consumers and producers of energy – a trend that presents organisations with a significant opportunity to engage in the bi-directional flow of energy through distributed energy resources.
Smart video is defining future EV infrastructure March 2025 With the move away from combustion engines towards electric vehicles, sales of EVs across the world have increased, and with that so has the expansion of its corresponding infrastructure.
SEW-EURODRIVE champions energy efficiency March 2025, SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa’s adoption of Minimum Energy Performance Standards mandates that all newly imported electric motors meet IE3 premium efficiency levels. SEW-EURODRIVE has long been ahead of this curve, having standardised on IE3 motors more than eight years ago.
Empowering the future of African mining through innovation March 2025, ABB South Africa The mining industry stands at a crossroads, where embracing innovation is no longer optional but essential. As Mining Indaba 2025 explores the theme of Futureproofing African Mining, ABB emerges as a pivotal player in enabling the sector to navigate challenges and seize opportunities.
Measuring and analysing PV circuit performance February 2025, Comtest Regardless of the test method, you must know the plane of array irradiance and cell temperature to evaluate PV circuit performance. Proper sensor types and test methods like the Fluke Solmetric PVA 15i-V curve tracer should be used for reliable results.
Enabling Africa’s solar potential – lighting the way with technology February 2025, ABB South Africa As the global population continues to grow, energy demand also rises. ABB can help bridge the gap throughout the renewable power value chain, including consulting, generation, storage, transmission, monitoring, control and optimisation.
AES and the great decarbonisation debate February 2025 Although many manufacturing and industrial companies have objectives to reduce the use of fossil fuels, there are not yet any silver bullets in the green fuel space. Supply and logistics constraints, high costs and technological limitations are just some of the challenges encountered by AES, as they assist an increasing number of clients to investigate the use of more environmentally sustainable, lower carbon fuel alternatives, thereby obviating the requirement to pay
Data acquisition modules February 2025, Vepac Electronics The D1200 current input modules from Vepac include one discrete digital input and two open-collector digital outputs for monitoring On/Off signals or controlling solid-state relays and annunciators. The digital outputs can also be programmed to operate as HI/LO alarm outputs based on the input current level.
Electrical power solutions from TRAFO February 2025 Having rapidly carved a niche in dry-type transformer applications in Africa, Trafo Power Solutions has steadily grown its offerings, and now sees a future as a leading provider of electrical power solutions. ...
Boiler update at food processing plant transforms production process February 2025 The replacement of 78 year-old boilers at a Western Cape food processing plant by Associated Energy Services has not only proven to be a worthwhile investment for the client, but has transformed its entire production process.
Three financing trends driving clean energy in the Global South February 2025, Schneider Electric South Africa The Global South is at a critical juncture in its energy transition, grappling with challenges that demand immediate action. To finance its energy targets, the World Economic Forum’s Network to Mobilise Clean Energy Investment in emerging markets and developing economies has developed a playbook of over 100 financing mechanisms and de-risking tools that have successfully helped narrow the clean energy financing gap in emerging and developing economies.
New generation low power frequency inverters February 2025, Bearing Man Group t/a BMG New to BMG’s electromechanical range are energy-efficient Synergy PI150 series frequency inverters, which have been designed for efficient use in many applications.
Steam is an enduring and effective heat transfer mechanism February 2025 The science behind steam use and heat transfer is fundamental to many processes, and will remain a requirement for many industries into the future. The mode of steam generation might change and the fuels might change, but steam will be needed.
EtherCAT power measurement terminal February 2025, Beckhoff Automation Beckhoff’s EL3453-0090 EtherCAT power measurement terminal has voltage inputs for direct monitoring of powerful generators up to 690 V AC, such as those commonly used in the wind energy industry.
Microgrids in buildings pioneer the future of energy management February 2025, Schneider Electric South Africa Microgrids are emerging as a game-changing concept, particularly within commercial and industrial buildings, in a world that continues to shift towards more sustainable practices. By offering a decentralised approach to energy, microgrids allow buildings to generate, manage and utilise their electricity more efficiently.
Clarifying boiler water treatment February 2025 Poor boiler water treatment is the primary cause of poor boiler performance. Correctly treated boiler water is integral to preventive maintenance and essential to ensuring boiler safety and operational and energy efficiency.
Schneider Electric’s next generation UPS February 2025, Schneider Electric South Africa Schneider Electric has launched the new Galaxy VXL – a highly efficient, compact, modular, scalable and redundant 500-1250 kW (400V) 3-phase uninterruptible power supply, complete with enhanced cybersecurity, software and safety features.
