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ACTOM advances energy infrastructure
June 2025
At this critical juncture where South Africa is poised to modernise its power infrastructure, ACTOM’s Engineering Projects and Contracts (EPC) Division showcased its capabilities for the first time at Enlit Africa 2025.

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Advanced contactor solution to revolutionise motor management
June 2025, Schneider Electric South Africa
Schneider Electric South Africa has launched the TeSys Deca Advanced, an advanced contactor solution designed to revolutionise motor management with unparalleled efficiency, reliability, simplicity and sustainability.

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Steaming ahead with boiler skills development
June 2025
As an expert in steam and boiler operations and maintenance, AES is very focused on safety, quality, technology advancement and the development of human capital. The company invests heavily in training and the promotion of talented people on an equal opportunity basis into the industrial operations environment.

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High-performance oscilloscopes
June 2025
RIGOL Technologies, a global leader in electronic measurement instruments, has launched two powerful additions to its oscilloscope portfolio.

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Revolutionising solar farm management with remote monitoring solutions
June 2025
As South Africa continues its transition to renewable energy, the efficient management of solar farms has become more critical than ever. Iritron, a leader in industrial automation and control systems, is at the forefront of this revolution, offering advanced remote monitoring solutions tailored to the unique challenges of solar farm operations.

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SKF announces wave energy technology partnership
June 2025, SKF South Africa
SKF and Carnegie are collaborating on the design and delivery of a power take-off system driven by the motion of a buoy that sits a few metres below the surface of the ocean and moves with the ocean’s waves.

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Food industry operations – not as simple as flipping a switch
June 2025, Schneider Electric South Africa
The food industry represents a huge portion of the global economy, and is expected to reach $9,68 trillion in 2025. It is completely reliant on power, and due to its sheer size and the nature of its operations, power interruption can be catastrophic for its bottom line.

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Correct boiler selection for optimal thermal energy performance
June 2025
The changing world of boilers means companies wishing to improve their thermal energy efficiencies while containing costs and environmental impact must make careful and informed decisions. Key considerations are the amount of steam required per hour and the steam pressure, followed by specific onsite requirements.

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Waste To Energy thermal technologies
June 2025, DirectLogic Automation
The vast quantities of waste produced around the world are a large and growing problem. Waste to Energy technology based on pyrolysis is a solution.

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New enhanced Breaker Status and Communication Module
June 2025, Schneider Electric South Africa
Schneider Electric has launched its new Breaker Status and Communication Module (BSCM) Modbus SL/ULP, which delivers enhanced performance, improved connectivity and simplified integration for power distribution systems.

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Building green industries to scale green economies
June 2025
Africa is taking bold steps to build green industries across the continent. Namibia is a trailblazer in the hydrogen space, with up to five Final Investment Decisions scheduled to be made in 2025/2026 and is pioneering a world first for green industrialisation.

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LED strips for illumination and signalling
July 2025, ifm - South Africa
The innovative machine light from ifm offers ideal and efficient illumination. It combines compliance with the strict requirements of the Ecodesign Directive, with exceptional robustness and versatile application options.

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Easing the path for IPPs navigating South Africa’s energy regulations
June 2025
Independent Power Producers and developers venturing into South Africa’s renewable energy sector face a challenging regulatory landscape. SPS is a renewable energy asset management company that is actively expanding into the energy trading and wheeling market, which will enable businesses to buy and sell energy directly

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How energy storage will make or break SA’s renewable transition
June 2025
Energy storage is no longer an add-on, but the foundation of a reliable, resilient and renewable energy system. As South Africa accelerates towards a greener future, storage innovation could determine the difference between progress and paralysis.

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Condition-based maintenance can revolutionise business continuity
June 2025, Schneider Electric South Africa
As businesses experience growing pressure to enhance operational efficiency and reduce downtime due to electrical failure, condition-based maintenance becomes essential for preventing unforeseen equipment breakdowns by assessing the real-time health of electrical systems.

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Boiler selection for optimal thermal energy performance
May 2025
The changing world of boilers means companies wishing to improve their thermal energy efficiencies while containing costs and environmental impacts must make careful and informed decisions. AES’s rich pool of experience, ability to keep pace with new steam trends and technologies, and understanding of their clients’ production processes can assist clients to weigh up different options in a careful and informed manner.

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Securing Africa’s energy future starts at home
May 2025, ACTOM Electrical Machines
Africa’s energy demands are surging, but the current reliance on imported solar technology leaves the continent vulnerable. This is why the prospect of building inverters and lithium batteries locally, designed for South Africa’s specific needs, is so promising.

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Dry-type transformers for Dutch intake substation
May 2025
A data centre in the Netherlands is the site of a recent innovation on the transformer landscape, where TMC Transformers has designed, manufactured and installed dry-type transformers in a large intake substation.

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Generators: The muscle in the new energy mix
May 2025, WEG Africa
Contrary to their reputation as noisy and dirty, generators are a key part of modern energy supplies. Generators are reliable electricity workhorses in times of need. But they are also becoming welcome additions to modern energy mixes through efficiency improvements, noise reduction and flexible design choices.

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Doubling down on sustainability commitments: six practical solutions to meet the AI challenge
May 2025, Schneider Electric South Africa
The best time to plant a tree, the old saying goes, was 20 years ago, and the second-best time is today. The same concept holds true to sustainability in the data centre industry.

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