Mines today look to partner with OEMs who share their commitment to sustainability, and can offer the latest technology to optimise production while reducing their carbon footprint. To this end, WEG Africa’s exhibit at Electra Mining Africa highlighted the company’s extensive range of energy technologies – including solar, wind, steam and battery energy storage solutions.
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For over 20 years, WEG has been a strategic supplier to the mining sector in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Its local South African manufacturing base has been central to reduced lead times, while a well-established distribution and service network has enhanced support capabilities and, ultimately, customer satisfaction.
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Now in the final stages of installation and commissioning, an important substation E-house facility at Sasol’s Upstream Production Sharing Agreement Project in Mozambique has relied on WEG Africa’s depth of experience, locally based technical infrastructure, and specialised skill sets.
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WEG has maintained a formidable presence on the African continent for over four decades, consistently demonstrating its industry-leading capabilities at Electra Mining Africa under the Zest WEG brand. This year, a rebranded WEG is poised to make a powerful debut with a renewed focus on innovation and sustainability.
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Steam turbines provide a valuable opportunity for many industries in South Africa to self-generate more of their own power requirements, often from alternative fuels produced as a byproduct of their processes.
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WEG Africa’s Ghana operation has transformed into a fully-fledged branch. Through an expanded network of Value Added Resellers (VARs), the branch has boosted its capacity to deliver tailored and responsive solutions to a diverse customer base in West Africa.
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WEG Africa has become the first OEM to produce medium-voltage softstarters in South Africa, reducing lead times for customers, and supporting the drive for local manufacture.
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Starting out in 1994 to serve the metropolitan area with a range of low-voltage electric motors, WEG Africa’s Cape Town branch has grown. Testament to this is the fact that it has again outgrown its premises, and last year relocated to larger, well-equipped facilities in Richmond Business Park.
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Starting out in 1994 to serve the metropolitan area with a range of low-voltage electric motors, WEG Africa’s Cape Town branch has grown. Testament to this is the fact that it has again outgrown its premises, and last year relocated to larger, well-equipped facilities in Richmond Business Park.
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The increasing reliance of South African businesses on generator sets to mitigate power disruptions highlights a crucial need for proper selection based on specific operational demands.
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In a country where most electric motors are not energy efficient, the announcement by South Africa’s government of its plans to introduce Minimum Energy Performance Standards is not a day too soon.
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With the continued energy problems being experienced in South Africa, motors and drives are set to play an ever more crucial role in industry’s energy solution strategy. WEG Africa has the knowledge and expertise, and the technology solutions to assist operations in reducing their operating costs and increasing their productivity, while guarding their energy security.
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