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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John Thompson, a division of ACTOM and South Africa’s leading provider of industrial energy solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with Berkeley Energy Corporate Solutions, a specialist developer and supplier of biomass energy projects. Together, the companies aim to accelerate the deployment of reliable, renewable steam solutions to industrial customers across Africa.
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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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Extreme temperatures, corrosive substances and high pressures are just a few of the elements that make up the unforgiving operational environments characteristic of the petrochemical and oil and gas sectors. A proactive and nuanced approach to industrial maintenance is no longer optional for organisations, it is an absolute necessity to avoid disruptions and create the right conditions for success.
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The petrochemical and oil and gas sectors operate in unforgiving environments. In this high-stakes industry, operational efficiency is vital, and unplanned downtime can have severe consequences. To thrive in this demanding landscape, a proactive and sophisticated approach to maintenance is no longer an option, but a necessity.
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Grid management systems are the linchpin of modern transmission and distribution networks, ensuring their reliable and efficient operation.
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Infrastructure plays a critical role in driving growth and economic development in South Africa, particularly through projects involving the country’s energy, logistics and water sectors.
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The transmission and distribution of energy are the critical links connecting power generation facilities to consumers. In sub-Saharan Africa, their quality and capacity significantly impacts economic development and quality of life.
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ACTOM has opened a new training centre facility that offers a variety of apprenticeship programmes.
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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.
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ACTOM Industry is expanding its portfolio with the introduction of cutting-edge fire detection and safety solutions designed for explosive atmospheres.
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As a leading provider of electromechanical equipment and services, ACTOM presented a diverse range of products and innovations from its various divisions at the recent Electra Mining Africa exhibition.
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