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The power of the three-phase UPS
January 2026
In critical sectors such as mining, manufacturing and data centres, power quality is just as important as supply. This is where three-phase uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems become indispensable.

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Transformer reliability matters in data centres
January 2026
Data centres are the backbone of modern business and government operations. The first step to maintaining power stability is establishing transformer reliability.

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Eliminating noise in dense high-power designs with electrostatic shielding
January 2026
Pickering Electronics has upgraded its Series 144 high power reed relays to include a new variant with an electrostatic shield between the switch and the coil to help minimise noise.

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Powering SA’s municipalities
January 2026
Municipalities are well positioned to shape South Africa’s energy future, a trend that attracted hundreds of professionals and vendors, including WEG, to the 71st Convention of the Association of Municipal Electricity Utilities.

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Multifunction installation tester speeds up testing by 30%
January 2026, Comtest
Comtest has launched the new Fluke 1670 Series Multifunction Installation Tester, which can cut the amount of time electricians and maintenance technicians spend producing reports by up to 50%,

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Coal and biomass as fuel source options
January 2026
According to Associated Energy Services, a specialist steam and boiler operations maintenance and service provider, solid fuels such as coal and biomass such as wood chips are both cost-effective and readily-available fuel source options.

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Setting new standards in dry-type transformer technology
November 2025
Dry-type transformer technology is gaining ground globally, and leading the charge in Africa is Trafo Power Solutions, in partnership with Italian manufacturer, TMC Transformers.

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Advanced process control for the IRP
November 2025, Schneider Electric South Africa
One of the main challenges in implementing South Africa’s Integrated Resource Plan is ensuring grid stability while integrating renewable energy sources and balancing fluctuating energy demands. Advanced process control can play an important role.

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Revolutionising fault location and maximising solar production
November 2025, Comtest
Comtest has on offer the Fluke GFL-1500 solar ground fault locator, a frontline troubleshooting tool that helps technicians pinpoint active ground faults in solar photovoltaic systems.

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Kyocera releases new stacked capacitors
November 2025
Kyocera AVX has released the new KGP Series commercial-grade stacked capacitors for high-frequency applications in the industrial and downhole oil and gas industries.

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More sustainable tyres
Technews Industry Guide: Sustainable Manufacturing 2026
Continental is prioritising the use of renewable and recycled materials in its tyre production

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World’s first hydrogen-powered driverless tractor
November 2025
Kubota has unveiled the world’s first hydrogen fuel cell tractor with a self-driving function.

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ABB drives rail modernisation and EV growth in South Africa
November 2025, ABB South Africa
ABB’s work in Africa in low- and medium-voltage infrastructure, safety-critical components and electrification puts it at the heart of accomplishing the Southern African Railways Association’s strategy.

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Revolutionising electrical infrastructure through digital innovation
November 2025, Schneider Electric South Africa
In today’s rapidly evolving industrial and commercial landscapes, the integrity of electrical infrastructure has become a non-negotiable priority.

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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, ABB South Africa
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 South Africa
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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