High-voltage backup power solutions January 2025 Businesses are facing increasing pressure to rethink their approach to power. As a result, there’s been a significant uptick in interest in high-voltage installations, either as standalone battery energy storage systems, or as solar installations feeding into battery storage.
Rotary friction welding – a first for Tutuka power station January 2025 Steinmüller Africa has successfully used rotary friction welding in a project with engineering consultant, eNtsa. This innovative technique was applied to fabricating four headers used for high-pressure water heater boiler units installed at Tutuka power station in Mpumalanga.
Why it is vital to size soft starters carefully January 2025, WEG Africa The application of soft starters has become a well-established strategy to improve the uptime and lifespan for motors and mechanical equipment driven by motors, but they need to be chosen carefully.
Changeover switch between two power supplies January 2025, Schneider Electric South Africa Schneider Electric South Africa has unveiled the Resi9 Changeover Switch product range which provides the perfect solution to switch manually between two power supplies or circuits.
Partial discharge monitoring solution for MV switchgear January 2025, Schneider Electric South Africa Schneider Electric South Africa has unveiled its PowerLogic PD100 Partial Discharge Monitoring Solution, designed to be installed on MV switchgear to detect anomalies early, to prevent unplanned downtime.
ABB production site reduces total emissions by 80% January 2025 Continuing its commitment to sustainable manufacturing, ABB’s Mexican production site for load centres and safety switches in Saltillo has reduced emissions by 80% in the past two years.
Private steam turbines can feed the grid January 2025, WEG Africa Steam turbines represent mission-critical equipment for a range of industries, from sugar and paper to steel and petrochemicals, and there is now greater opportunity among these sectors to generate energy to sell into the national grid.
Power supply with scalability optimised February 2024, Schneider Electric South Africa Schneider Electric has introduced the Easy UPS 3-Phase Modular to the South African marketplace. This robust uninterruptible power supply (UPS) is designed to protect critical loads while offering third-party verified Live Swap functionality.
Prioritising arc flash safety February 2024, Comtest Comtest has developed a range of thermal imaging and wireless testing tools from Fluke, designed to ensure safety is the top priority for engineers working in potentially dangerous arc flash zones.
Hot Dip Galvanizers Association shines new light on renewable energy November 2024 The Hot Dip Galvanizers Association of Southern Africa plays an important role in supporting the energy value chain – which spans clean, renewable and green energy – as it powers towards key sustainability targets.
ACTOM supplies high-voltage equipment to wind farm project November 2024, ACTOM Electrical Machines ACTOM High Voltage Equipment is currently in the process of manufacturing 400 kV and 132 kV high-voltage primary equipment for the Ummbila Emoyeni wind farm project in Mpumalanga.
Energy measurement module for BL20 I/O System November 2024, Turck Banner Southern Africa Turck’s BL20 energy measurement module enables precise monitoring of the energy consumption of single- or three-phase systems.
Distributed energy resource management systems: a grid symphony November 2024, Schneider Electric South Africa To listen to a symphony is one of the world’s great gifts. A conductor must ensure that instruments play beautifully as a whole and are kind to the ear and uplifting to the spirit yet shine in their individuality. The same can be said of a DERMS, which must effectively manage diverse energy sources to avoid compromising the grid’s integrity.
Focus on energy sector infrastructure development can drive economic growth November 2024 Post-election periods in South Africa often see a renewed focus on infrastructure development, with a specific emphasis on directing investments towards the energy sector. This strategic approach aims to accelerate economic growth, address energy challenges, and ultimately uplift the overall standard of living for the populace.
Turning the continent into a global leader for green fuel November 2024 Africa is at a turning point, with the potential to shift from being a supplier of raw materials to becoming a leader in advanced manufacturing, particularly in the growing green hydrogen market. For this transformation to happen, African countries must work together, combining their resources and talents to build a strong local economy.
Smart metering for utility management and sustainability November 2024 Theodore Paraskevakos, a Greek-American inventor and businessman, developed the first smart meters in 1972 while collaborating with Boeing. Since then, smart meters have evolved significantly.
How best to benefit from biofuels November 2024 The local manufacturing and industrial sector is showing increasing interest regarding switching to biofuels as a fuel source. However, the biomass fuels market is mostly still in its infancy, making it extremely challenging for South African companies to make the right decisions when moving away from traditional fossil fuels.
Monitoring voltage continuously January 2025, Turck Banner Southern Africa Get a more comprehensive view of equipment and overall plant health while improving the accuracy of power calculations with Turck Banner’s new AC voltage sensor.
Hirose industrial connectors January 2025 Electrical connectors are one of the basic components of modern electronic devices. They enable the safe, fast, and efficient transmission of signals and energy between different components. Hirose offers a wide range of connectors with diverse parameters and applications, from miniature solutions for consumer electronics to specialised products for industrial use.
