As the landscape changes, so should energy production and distribution adapt, ensuring that we establish a flexible, optimised grid of the future.
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In a time when the planet is under tremendous pressure, company profits and strategies cannot exist in isolation. Driving the move towards sustainability is the consumer. This shift in consumer behaviour sets the tone for companies and their sustainability endeavours.
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With South Africa reaching an agreement to launch a $1 billion blended finance fund to accelerate the development of the green hydrogen sector, the country is well on its way to pursue and harness this energy resource.
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Today’s brownfield plants are typically characterised by outdated equipment and processes, and face challenges ranging from inefficient operations to safety hazards. However, all is not lost, as these plants stand to gain a lot from digitalisation and automation.
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Q&A with Hennie Colyn, direct sales executive, Process Automation at Schneider Electric.
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Schneider Electric has confirmed its spot on the Corporate Knights 2024 Global 100 list of Most Sustainable Corporations in the World for the 13th time in a row.
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Schneider Electric has been recognised by the World Economic Forum and McKinsey as one of three global Circularity Lighthouses in the built environment. This new designation recognises pioneering circularity solutions that demonstrate innovation, substantial impact and value, and maturity of scale.
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Water scarcity is a global crisis; according to the World Wide Fund for Nature, at its current consumption rate, two thirds of the world’s population may face water shortages by 2025. Whilst 70% of the world’s surface is covered by water, only 3% is fresh water, and two thirds of that is tucked away in frozen glaciers, or otherwise unavailable for our use.
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The annual performance plan of the Department of Water and Sanitation outlined the challenges faced by the South African water sector. Automation technology can provide some relief, and while it is not the silver bullet to eliminating the country’s water and wastewater skills shortage, it can provide utilities and operators with the necessary tools to alleviate some of the immediate skills challenges faced by the industry.
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The food and beverage industry continues to evolve and innovate, and crucial to this is enhancing supply chain visibility, efficiency and overall business operations.
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In a time of modern energy management, meter data management is a primary example of a silent, hardworking component that provides us with vital information on how we consume energy.
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In South Africa, the EV market is enjoying some encouraging awareness. Interestingly, they have the potential to address some of our country’s power supply problems.
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