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Safety and cost-efficiency with meticulous ash management
June 2026
Most solid fuels produce ash and effective ash management is crucial. In South Africa, ash management ranges from sophisticated overhead storage systems and wet conveyors to manual trolley-based solutions, and AES is meticulous about how ash is handled, stored and disposed of.

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Overcoming the bottling industry’s fragmented visibility
June 2026, Schneider Electric South Africa
Many bottling plants lack specific visibility into energy use, relying on aggregate data that obscures efficiency opportunities. Without accurate data, energy cannot be effectively managed.

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How utilities are modernising grid infrastructure with digital substations
June 2026
The digital substation has become a cornerstone of next-generation grid infrastructure. But what exactly makes a substation digital, and how does it transform day-to-day operations?

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Why grid modernisation will define the energy transition
June 2026, Schneider Electric South Africa
Africa has some of the world’s strongest renewable resources. Yet more than 600 million people still lack reliable access to electricity. The path forward requires execution.

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Simplifying panel design and deployment with EtherNet/IP in-cabinet solution
June 2026, Rockwell Automation
Rockwell aimed to eliminate challenges through an innovative EtherNet/IP in-cabinet solution that would reduce the time and resources needed for controls project engineering, testing and panel wiring.

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Building scalable hydrogen energy solutions
June 2026, Siemens South Africa
Siemens has announced that H2 Core Systems, a startup focused on modular hydrogen-based energy systems, is using the Siemens Xcelerator platform of software and automation portfolio to design and manufacture compact, highly efficient hydrogen energy systems that generate and store clean energy where it is needed.

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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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