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An image depicting the AlcoNCP distillery
Ex-classified lighting solution for alcohol manufacturer
22nd July 2022

Lighting manufacturer BEKA Schréder has supplied a light-emitting diode (LED) solution for alcohol manufacturer AlcoNCP in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. This new lighting installation needed to comply to... 


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Technology beneficial for lighting sector
22nd July 2022 By: Sabrina Jardim

Technological advancements have become prominent in commercial and industrial lighting applications, which has created additional benefits for the sector, says lighting manufacturer Regent Lighting... 


An image depicting luminaries installed by Regent Lighting Solutions in the outdoor spaces of the Steyn City Estate, in Midrand at dusk
Lighting manufacturer embarks on local projects
22nd July 2022 By: Sabrina Jardim

Johannesburg-based lighting manufacturer Regent Lighting Solutions embarked on various projects for the industrial and commercial lighting industry last year. The company took on a project for... 


TELEMETRY TRAJECTORY 
Digital technology connects and improves the full life-cycle management of water treatment systems
Telemetry critical for sustainable water infrastructure development
22nd July 2022 By: Tracy Hancock

Digitally transforming water supply and treatment plants can elevate the water and wastewater sector’s operational effectiveness for increased sustainability, says energy management and automation... 


Technical expert calls for power-, environment-saving lighting standards to be promulgated
14th July 2022 By: Schalk Burger

Industrial technical standards and best practices expert and nonprofit organisation CLASP energy efficiency lighting expert Michael Scholand is calling on the Department of Trade, Industry and... 


Vally Padayachee
Electricity veteran offers his A-to-Z guide for tackling load-shedding crisis
13th July 2022 By: Terence Creamer

Ahead of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s much-anticipated announcement of a comprehensive plan for tackling load-shedding, electricity industry veteran Vally Padayachee has drafted an ‘A-to-Z’... 


BLSA CEO Busi Mavuso
Private sector’s role key in the just transition – BLSA
11th July 2022 By: Darren Parker

Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) CEO Busi Mavuso has emphasised the important role the private sector has to play in the just energy transition in terms of investment in infrastructure for... 


SAWEA reiterates need for a comprehensive plan to ensure energy security
11th July 2022 By: Schalk Burger

Industry body the South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA) has reiterated that South Africa needs a comprehensive plan, informed by energy experts and government stakeholders, to achieve... 


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Consulting engineering sector faces skills depletion
1st July 2022 By: Mandisa Nyathi

The Covid-19 pandemic has led to increased retrenchments and job losses in the consulting engineering industry, which, in turn, has led to a skills drain in the sector, temporary works consultant... 


Energy Catalyst Africa launches in South Africa to support energy technology development
27th June 2022 By: Schalk Burger

Energy technology innovation and funding network Innovate UK has launched the Energy Catalyst Africa programme in South Africa to support the development of energy technologies by providing early-... 


Hyve Group opens Johannesburg office
21st June 2022 By: Donna Slater

International exhibition and conference organiser Hyve Group has opened a Johannesburg office as a means to enhance its presence in South Africa and expand opportunities for South African citizens.... 


Schneider Electric CFO Hilary Maxson
Schneider targets more licence agreements to accelerate localisation in South Africa
20th June 2022 By: Terence Creamer

Energy management and automation multinational Schneider Electric is planning to partner with more South African manufacturers as part of a strategy geared towards accelerating the expansion of its... 


Solving Eskom’s inability to meet demand requires multistakeholder participation – EIUG
10th June 2022 By: Donna Slater

The Energy Intensive Users Group (EIUG) says that the task of mitigating risks related to the system performance and defining future electricity supply is too complex to be resolved by power... 


An image of Jacob Mbele, newly appointed director-general of the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy
Committee welcomes appointment of Jacob Mbele as DMRE director-general
10th June 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Portfolio Committee on Mineral Resources and Energy chairperson Sahlulele Luzipo has welcomed the appointment of Jacob Mbele as director-general of the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy... 


An image of a brazed plate heat exchanger
Company adds new product to its boiler offering
10th June 2022

Industrial process technologies supplier Alfa Laval has launched its new Alfa Laval AC65 brazed plate heat exchanger at its first online net-zero launch event, where it showcased new, cutting-edge... 


An image of a boiler inspection drone
Drones launched for boiler inspections
10th June 2022 By: Mandisa Nyathi

Rope access specialist Skyriders introduced the new Elios SkyEye drones last month for use in non-destructive testing when inspecting boiler internals at power stations. 


An image of a rental boiler
Company adds two new boiler rental units
10th June 2022

Local boiler and burner supplier Combustion Technology has added two new boiler rental units to its rental offering. 


Image of Nord’s maintenance system
Drive-based solutions enhance efficiency, safety of machines
3rd June 2022

Engineering Solutions provider BMG’s Nord predictive maintenance solutions offer fast, efficient and comprehensive evaluation of analogue and digital data, to enhance the operational efficiency and... 


Tech company commissioned to run upgrades in UAE
3rd June 2022

Global technology company ABB has installed ABB Ability System 800xA, called the market-leading distributed control system (DCS) automation platform, to upgrade three grinding units at Star Super... 


an image of a MVF23/MVF20 drive
Automation supplier launches MV VSDs
3rd June 2022 By: Mandisa Nyathi

Earlier this month electrification and automation product supplier ElectroMechanica (EM) extended their portfolio with the launch of the high-performance and cost-effective Delta MVF23/MVF20 series... 


PREMIUM EFFICIENCY
A motor’s purchase price typically makes up only about 2% of its lifecycle cost over 10 years
Motor efficiency critical for sustainability
3rd June 2022 By: Simone Liedtke

In pursuit of global targets to reduce climate change, many countries have enforced the use of various efficiency classes of motors, but Africa, including South Africa, does not have something... 


An image of an air-cooled condenser.
Local assembly of MACC drives to slash lead times
3rd June 2022

Drive technology supplier SEW Eurodrive’s expanded local capability out of its new Aeroton facility will include the assembly of SEW M-Series Air Cooled Condenser (MACC) air-cooled condenser drives... 


Enlit Africa is back
27th May 2022

Enlit Africa returns to Cape Town as a live conference and exhibition from June 7 to 9 this year, focusing on the current opportunities and challenges in the energy sector – from self-generation... 


Company to exhibit at Enlit Africa in June
27th May 2022

With advanced submetering instrumentation and intelligent energy management solutions, industrial power and energy meter solution manufacturer Accuenergy is proud to be exhibiting at Africa's... 


Energy transition to be discussed at Enlit
27th May 2022

As South Africa experiences yet another period of load-shedding, the option of generating electricity for personal use is starting to look all the more attractive. 


An image of a battery that stores energy from the solar PV
Workable solutions to mitigate SA’s energy crisis
27th May 2022

South Africans have become accustomed to working and living with load-shedding over the past few years. Scheduled and unscheduled power outages have become a reality, with 1 130 hours of planned... 


An image of a hydrogen burning plant
First hydrogen-burning power plant operational
27th May 2022

Energy supplier Long Ridge Energy Terminal (Long Ridge) – a subsidiary unit of transportation and infrastructure company Fortress Transportation and Infrastructure Investors and an affiliate... 


Image of a complete powerplant
Hydro project achieves commercial operation
27th May 2022

The Nyamwamba 11, 7.8MW hydropower project reached its PPA Commercial Operation Date (COD) on March 17, 2022. 


Pic of NCPC's 2022 IEE Conference
NCPC-SA energy efficiency objectives ‘big opportunity’ to reduce South Africa’s carbon intensity
26th May 2022 By: Simone Liedtke

Considering the economic objectives in South Africa, despite the challenges facing the country, the National Cleaner Production Centre of South Africa (NCPC-SA) believes there remains a “big... 


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Green Building Council relocates to new building in Cape Town
25th May 2022 By: Donna Slater

The Green Building Council South Africa (GBCSA) will be moving to a new 330 m3 green office at Growthpoint Properties’ River Park facility, in Mowbray, in Cape Town, on June 1 under a three-year... 


A condenser lift using a hydraulic gantry at a heavy lift job in South Africa
Efficient trucks added to fleet
13th May 2022 By: Halima Frost

Heavy lifting and rigging specialist Lovemore Bros added four new trucks from global truck manufacturer Volvo to its heavy lifting and materials handling fleet. Lovemore Bros heavy rigging manager... 


A photo of Lee-Hendor Ruiters speaking at teh launch of the The South African Industry Adaption (SAIA) project which was launched last month to accelerate South African industry’s energy and water transition a collaboration between the governments of South Africa and Flanders, in Belgium, and the United Nations Industrial Development Corporation
Project launched to fast-track energy, water transition
13th May 2022 By: Halima Frost

The South African Industry Adaption (SAIA) project was launched last month to accelerate South African industry’s energy and water transition to a decarbonised, green and inclusive economy, as well... 


A large 3 000 kg/h burner installed at local food, home and personal care product producer, in Isando,
Two installations prove company’s mettle
13th May 2022 By: Halima Frost

Industrial boiler manufacturer Steam Generation has successfully completed two projects in Africa that highlight its ability to improve energy efficiency and management for clients. “We... 


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DA wants State of Disaster declared on Eskom
12th May 2022 By: Sane Dhlamini

Democratic Alliance Shadow Minister of Public Enterprises Ghaleb Cachalia on Thursday called for a State of Disaster to be declared on power utility Eskom following a heavy run of load-shedding... 


Flood damage to roads in KZN
New infrastructure vulnerable to climate change owing to mismanagement, corruption
10th May 2022 By: Darren Parker

New infrastructure was just as vulnerable to climate change as ageing infrastructure, said South African Local Government Association (Salga) senior climate change adviser Slindile Maphumulo on May... 


ADVANTAGEOUS TOOL Companies can determine the potential energy savings servo-hydraulics can realise for a specific machine by using an online energy calculator Baumüller introduced this year
Servo-hydraulic tech reduces energy needs
6th May 2022 By: Tracy Hancock

As most machinery is manufactured overseas, there is not much local demand for servo-hydraulic technology, but “massive” energy savings can be achieved, says local industrial automation solutions... 


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