Renewable energy early adopters – we’ve got some good news September 2023, Schneider Electric South Africa As the country struggles to find some form of power provision normalcy, it is encouraging to see how many businesses and homes are moving to renewable and alternative energy resources to substitute and ...
Growing demand for modular substations September 2023 Dry-type transformer specialist Trafo Power Solutions has broadened its offerings to include modular substations – leveraging the company’s depth of experience in designing and providing custom-engineered electrical solutions.
You have a prepaid meter, but did you know it can be smart too? September 2023, Schneider Electric South Africa As the country’s continues to fight the consequence of a volatile grid and subsequent power crisis, Eskom says it aims to roll out a smart meter in every home within the next four years.
Hydrogen ecosystem solutions September 2023, Parker Hannifin - Sales Company South Africa Parker’s experience helping customers solve hydrogen’s complexities dates to the 1960s, when the company helped land people on the moon by supplying 21 systems to the Apollo lunar mission, including hydrogen and oxygen systems for the onboard fuel cell. Today, by enabling safe and effective production of hydrogen technology, Parker is using that same clean energy technology to help power countless organisations.
Unlocking next-generation geothermal power September 2023 Startup Fervo Energy just made hot-rock history. The company says it is the first to demonstrate that an enhanced geothermal system can reliably produce electricity.
The commercialisation of energy storage September 2023, RJ Connect In the next three years, 98% of new power will be generated from renewable energy. Renewable energy like wind and solar can be unpredictable, so we need megawatt-level battery energy storage systems (BESS) with fast responses.
Five reasons to use energy chains September 2023 Polymer energy chains provide improved low maintenance protection for cables, hoses and pneumatics in industrial equipment wherever power, data, control, fibre and optic cables are required.
ACTOM supplies electrical equipment for BESS contracts August 2023, ACTOM Electrical Machines Early this year Eskom launched the first phase of its two-phase Battery Energy Storage System programme, with its appointment of two international companies to oversee the design, execution and management of the programme.
Shaping the future of South Africa’s energy landscape August 2023 South Africa’s energy landscape is undergoing a transformative phase, urgently needing to address the current energy crisis and pave the way for a sustainable future. Frikkie Malan, chief commercial officer at RMS, and Ilse Swanepoel, RMS’s chief operating officer, recently had the opportunity to speak with Jan Oberholzer of Eskom, to gain insights into the steps to navigate this challenging terrain.
Renewable energy early adopters – we’ve got some good news August 2023, Schneider Electric South Africa As the country struggles to find some form of power provision normalcy, it is encouraging to see how many businesses and homes are moving to renewable and alternative energy resources to substitute and stabilise energy demand and usage.
Smarter buildings August 2023, Schneider Electric South Africa The Energy Internet presents a futuristic evolution of electricity systems and is conceptualised as an energy sharing network.
ACTOM’s one-stop power solutions August 2023, ACTOM Electrical Machines South Africa generates approximately 85% of its en ergy from coal. The national power utility, Eskom, can generate up to 45 000 megawatts per hour. Still, it has been unable to supply even 27 000 MWh, giving rise to power cuts or loadshedding that can last several hours a day.
Zinc batteries for renewable energy storage Technews Industry Guide: Sustainable Manufacturing 2023 Zinc-based batteries are a new energy storage and conversion technology with significant potential for renewable energy applications.
Accurate, long-lasting relay August 2023, NewElec Pretoria Newelec’s LA Series is designed to replace the conventional thermal bimetal protection device, and is far more accurate and longer lasting than anything used before.
‘Significant mining’ is key to net zero Technews Industry Guide: Sustainable Manufacturing 2023 Google is an advocate of ‘urban mining’, the process of extracting critical minerals such as lithium, cobalt and copper from aging mobile phones, laptops and other devices, and reintroducing them into materials supply chains; but that won’t be enough to uncover all the minerals and metals to make new Google hardware that is sustainably sourced or to meet the needs of the clean energy systems behind the company’s net-zero goals.
Solar trailers are changing the game Technews Industry Guide: Sustainable Manufacturing 2023, Iritron Solar trailers are emerging as a new alternative energy game changer for small scale farmers who struggle with access to reliable electricity.
Emerson to automate large-scale photovoltaic power project Technews Industry Guide: Sustainable Manufacturing 2023, Emerson Automation Solutions Emerson will provide advanced automation solutions to help ensure the safety and reliability of New Zealand’s first large-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) power project.
Utility-scale battery storage Technews Industry Guide: Sustainable Manufacturing 2023, Schneider Electric South Africa Utility-scale battery storage is becoming the storage method of choice for developed countries such as the US, and rightly so. Battery storage adds stability to variable energy sources such as wind and solar.
Harnessing the power of the sun Technews Industry Guide: Sustainable Manufacturing 2023, Iritron “Necessity is the mother of invention”, and in an era where environmental sustainability has become today’s byword, innovative companies are taking bold steps to reshape the future of energy consumption. Among these trailblazers is Iritron, a renowned technology solutions provider that has established an enviable presence in the field of sustainable solutions.
