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Pure-air switchgear technology powers Elgin Orchards
June 2026, Schneider Electric South Africa
Schneider Electric, together with Technoserve Medium Voltage, has implemented its RM AirSeT SF6-free medium voltage switchgear at Elgin Orchards, one of South Africa’s leading fruit producers.

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Digital substations power Africa’s transition to a smarter, more resilient grid
June 2026
As Africa’s energy systems face mounting pressure from rapid urbanisation, ageing infrastructure and the accelerating shift towards renewable energy, digital substations are emerging as a critical enabler of grid resilience and modernisation.

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Trafo powers mine in Pakistan with transformers for extreme conditions
June 2026
Trafo Power Solutions is boosting the power infrastructure of a mining project in Pakistan, being built on one of the world’s largest undeveloped copper-gold reserves.

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Optimising the future of Africa’s data centre operations
June 2026, ACTOM Electrical Machines
Africa’s digital economy is expanding at a remarkable pace, and nearly every online service now relies on the data centres that drive the continent’s digital infrastructure. For operators, energy efficiency has become a strategic priority.

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Quantum battery charges in a quadrillionth of a second with a laser
June 2026
Researchers have created the world’s first miniature, proof-of-concept quantum battery. If the technology can be replicated, it could transform the field of energy storage forever and open up new possibilities for lightweight, remote electrification, experts say.

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Phoenix Contact brings machine learning forecasts ito energy management
June 2026, Phoenix Contact
Phoenix Contact is extending its Energy Management Service to include a powerful forecasting function.

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Unpacking the technoeconomic case for cleaner power in wastewater plants
May 2026, Schneider Electric South Africa
Behind every reliable wastewater plant is an electrical system exposed to the effects of harmonics, voltage distortion and overloaded networks caused by fleets of variable speed drives on pumps and aerators.Together, they steadily drive up maintenance demands and elevate the risk of failure.

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Energy strategy as a competitive advantage for African businesses
May 2026
Energy is no longer simply something that businesses consume. When managed effectively, it becomes a controllable asset that supports resilience and efficiency and sets the foundation for long-term competitiveness.

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World’s fastest 14 bit arbitrary waveform generator
May 2026, Vepac Electronics
The ARB Rider AWG-700 from Vepac is the world’s fastest 14 bit arbitrary waveform generator, with a 20 GS/s real-time update rate and 14 bit vertical resolution.

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Transformers for mining house in Botswana
May 2026, ACTOM Electrical Machines
LH Marthinusen is completing the manufacture of two 30 MVA transformers for a mining house in Botswana.

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DIN-rail power supplies for reliable and efficient AC/DC conversion
May 2026, Conical Technologies
The Claf Power AD75-2BxxS series DIN-rail power supplies are designed for industrial automation, control systems and process environments.

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Rethinking power for Africa’s data centres
May 2026, Schneider Electric South Africa
Africa’s digital economy is scaling faster than its power systems. If it wants resilient, competitive and sustainable data centres, the starting point must be a grid-to-chip architecture rather than a genset-first mentality.

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The growing decentralisation of power grids
May 2026
The decentralisation of power generation is changing how national grids function. For electrical engineers, several new challenges and opportunities are on the horizon.

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Custom mini substations for Zambian copper mine
May 2026
Recent orders to supply seventeen specially engineered mini substations for an underground copper mine in Zambia reinforces Trafo Power Solution’s track record in delivering customised electrical solutons for challenging environments.

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Unifying building information into a sea of insight
May 2026, Schneider Electric South Africa
Facility managers realise that in order to gain the most from building automation, they can longer deploy and operate technologies in isolation. Modern, integrated building management solutions address this challenge by bringing data from multiple sources and dispersed locations like HVAC, lighting, access control, lifts, generators, field devices, energy and

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Smart power solutions for a low-carbon future
May 2026, ABB South Africa
As the world marked Earth Day 2026, ABB is highlighting the role of low-voltage smart power solutions in improving energy efficiency, reducing emissions and enabling more sustainable infrastructure.

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Why digital LV switchboards matter
May 2026, Schneider Electric South Africa
Today’s buildings account for up to 40% of global energy consumption and CO2 emissions. However, buildings are also expected to deliver higher availability and stronger safety performance while also being sustainable. Digital swirchboards make a difference in the way buildings are developed, upgraded and managed.

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Next-generation charging solution for tough mining and heavy-duty demands
May 2026
Epiroc South Africa is launching a new generation of charging solutions tailored to the specific challenges of underground mining and heavy-duty electrification.

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The new energy landscape for buildings will be enabled by e-mobility
May 2026, Schneider Electric South Africa
The adoption of the electric vehicle continues to proliferate, and buildings are becoming a vital part of the e-mobility movement, which requires a whole new approach to energy management.

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Dynamic control of industrial solar plants and energy storage systems
May 2026, Beckhoff Automation, Editor's Choice
Spanish Group, Power Electronics has demonstrated its comprehensive expertise in sustainable energy supply in over 3000 solar and energy storage projects with a total installed capacity of 120 GW. To control its modular systems, the company relies on open, high-performance Beckhoff control technology.

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