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South Africa needs more wind power now to tackle its energy crisis (By Janek Winand)
8th March 2023

Investment in wind power is urgent and of strategic importance for the country’s sustainable present and future By Janek Winand, Managing Director for South Africa, Siemens Gamesa  “…Persistent... 


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Thor Wind Farm, Denmark
3rd March 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

RWE Renewables plans to build Denmark’s biggest offshore wind power plant to date. 


A burst water pipe
Strategic Water Partnerships Network joins forces with Johannesburg Water to reduce consumption
27th February 2023 By: Marleny Arnoldi

To help reduce water consumption in Johannesburg by a targeted 37 123 megalitres a year, as well as narrow the current 31% water loss rate in the city, the Strategic Water Partnerships Network... 


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Global EV charging market to generate $300-billion by 2027 – research report
24th February 2023 By: Irma Venter

A new study from Juniper Research has found that revenue from electric vehicle (EV) charging will exceed $300-billion globally by 2027, up from $66-billion in 2023.  The report – ‘EV Charging: Key... 


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Kusile power plant project, South Africa – update
24th February 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

The North Gauteng High Court, in Pretoria, has granted a preservation order freezing a slew of properties and vehicles allegedly bought from the proceeds of a corrupt tender at the Kusile power... 


AID Renewables
AID Renewables
10th February 2023

Established in 2004, AID Renewables provides expert training, services, and equipment for wind turbines, including work-at-height courses and personal protective equipment. 


Freeport Saldanha hosts discussion on public–private partnership opportunities in green hydrogen
8th February 2023 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Public–private partnerships (PPPs) will be crucial in building awareness and implementing the broad array of mutual advantages between Namibia and South Africa that are needed for developing green... 


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One cable for power and data
3rd February 2023

Motion plastics and cable manufacturer igus has introduced its new readycable hybrid cables, allowing one cable to be used for power and data, helping save installation space and weight. igus notes... 


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Kusile power plant project, South Africa – update
3rd February 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Eskom is expecting to operate temporary stacks on the three units at Kusile, which will bypass the flue-gas desulphurisation system. 


Aus strengthens hydrogen ties with Germany
30th January 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

The Australian government has strengthened its hydrogen collaboration with Germany, announcing funding for four new joint projects under the German–Australian Hydrogen Innovation and Technology... 


Image of the Kusile power station
Kusile power plant project, South Africa – update
27th January 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Eskom has said it will approach the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment for an exemption to temporarily bypass the flue gas desulphurisation units at the Kusile power station. 


Mining Indaba introduces InfraTech platform to look at mining innovation
26th January 2023 By: Donna Slater

The organiser of the yearly Investing in African Mining Indaba, Hyve Group, reports that this year’s event will see the launch of a three-day InfraTech content platform that will include... 


South Africa faces decade of blackouts without gas, Wartsila says
28th November 2022 By: Bloomberg

Wartsila Oyj, a Finnish company that makes power plants, expects South Africa to face electricity outages for at least another decade unless it installs as much as $8 billion worth of gas-fired... 


Siemens Large Drives global solutions head Oliver Beck.
South Africa’s mining market is dynamic and fast-moving, Siemens Large Drives finds
25th November 2022 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa is a super dynamic and super fast-moving market, says Siemens Large Drives global solutions head Oliver Beck, who has just completed a week of discussions with customers to highlight... 


Infraco appoints interim CEO
22nd November 2022 By: Natasha Odendaal

State-owned telecommunications group Broadband Infraco has appointed Gift Zowa as acting CEO, effective November 16, following the end of term of Andrew Matseke. Zowa, a seasoned executive who... 


Glencore – Africa’s textbook case of corruption supply side
18th November 2022 By: Tara O’Connor

Diversified commodity trading and mining multinational Glencore has taken up tenth place in global corruption’s hall of shame.  In the first week of November, the UK’s Serious Fraud Office (SFO)... 


Image of Kusile chimney damage
Kusile power plant project, South Africa – update
11th November 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Eskom has reported severe damage to a chimney at Kusile in the latest blow to the beleaguered power station. 


Image of feedwater pumps in the turbine island of Olkiluoto 3
Olkiluoto 3 European pressurised reactor project, Finland – update
11th November 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

It is not yet known when commissioning tests will resume at the European pressurised reactor project. 


Windaba panel asks: Jobs first, or energy first?
28th October 2022 By: Irma Venter

Manufacturing is responsible for only one-third of jobs within the wind energy sector, says Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy Africa area director Marcel Cabral. Speaking at Windaba 2022, held... 


The Ethos adaptive radiotherapy system
Latest technology radiotherapy system installed in Cape Town hospital
26th October 2022 By: Rebecca Campbell

The Life Healthcare group on Tuesday officially inaugurated the first artificial intelligence (AI) and adaptive radiotherapy system in sub-Saharan Africa. Manufactured by US company Varian Medical... 


Image of Kusile power station pylons/dry cooling
Kusile power plant project, South Africa – update
21st October 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

A fire damaged one of the generating units that has not yet been synchronised to the grid at Kusile on October 14.  


Freeport Saldanha CEO Kaashifah Beukes.
Sasol/Saldanha sign MoU for green hydrogen hub in Western Cape
18th October 2022 By: Martin Creamer

Integrated energy and chemicals company Sasol, already a seasoned grey hydrogen producer, and Freeport Saldanha Industrial Development Zone on Tuesday announced the signing of a memorandum of... 


Mercia Grimbeek, Hein Reyneke and Luyanda Jonas-Kortjaas
Jobs first or energy first, asks Windaba panel
13th October 2022 By: Irma Venter

Manufacturing is responsible for only one-third of jobs within the wind energy sector, says Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy Africa area director Marcel Cabral. Speaking at Windaba 2022 in Cape Town... 


An image of an offshore wind farm
Offshore wind farms a potential energy source
7th October 2022 By: Leah Shelene Asaram

Offshore wind farms have received less attention in the transition to net zero, primarily owing to technology barriers linked to higher capital costs and the lesser adoption of the technology, says... 


Mergence acquires rest of Lasercraft as part of growth strategy in South Africa
4th October 2022 By: Schalk Burger

Southern African industrial company Mergence Industrial Group (MIG) has increased its stake in precision sheet-metal and plate engineering company Lasercraft to 100%, as part of the group’s growth... 


Demand for platinum-based green hydrogen generation growing.
More platinum-based green hydrogen generation on the way
3rd October 2022 By: Martin Creamer

Up to 1 350 t of green hydrogen can now be generated a year from renewable solar and wind power in the Wunsiedel Energy Park, in Germany. “This is another example of platinum-based production of... 


Collaboration key to realising Africa’s green hydrogen economy potential
29th September 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

There is considerable potential for Africa to capitalise on the opportunities presented by the green hydrogen economy, and for South Africa to be the hub out of which this is done; however, a key... 


SESA calls on entrepreneurs to apply for sustainable energy solution funding
28th September 2022 By: Irma Venter

The Smart Energy Solutions for Africa (SESA) consortium has launched its first ‘SESA Call for Entrepreneurs’ funding round. Small and medium-sized enterprises, particularly women-led, with a focus... 


Independent precious metals consultant Dr David Davis.
Platinum supply outlook a barrier to global decarbonisation – Davis
9th September 2022 By: Martin Creamer

The future quantum of global demand for platinum group metals (PGMs) significantly outweighs global supply from 2023 onwards, the latest review carried out by independent precious metals consultant... 


Siemens Large Drives South Africa country CEO Tim Walwyn
Siemens combining traditional, digital tech to improve customer operations
9th September 2022 By: Simone Liedtke

Owing to automation company Siemens’ diverse portfolio, the company can provide traditional and digital technologies in the electrical and automation space to its clients. In the mining sector... 


Data quality strategy, framework important for accurate data products in industries
30th August 2022 By: Schalk Burger

Establishing a data quality framework for ingestion and/or creation of data is important to ensure that the resultant information product, as consumed by the enterprise, is of high quality and fit... 


Delba Electrical certified as an Approved Siemens Large Drives Partner
23rd August 2022

Delba Electrical has been recently certified as an Approved Partner which includes Field & Repair Services for Siemens Large Drives High Voltage Motor portfolio in South Africa, East Africa,... 


Image of potential wireless charging stations
Siemens, Mahle sign declaration of intent on wireless EV charging
15th August 2022 By: Irma Venter

Technology groups Mahle and Siemens have signed a declaration of intent on cooperation in the area of wireless charging systems for electric vehicles (EVs).  In the future, both companies will... 


Artist’s impression of a Viceroy WIG craft in flight
US company developing innovative Wing-In-Ground-Effect craft using Siemens software
3rd August 2022 By: Rebecca Campbell

US company REGENT, which is developing a zero-carbon wing-in-ground-effect (WIG) vehicle, has adopted the Xcelerator cloud-based software and services portfolio from Siemens Digital Industries... 


Annual Shop Steward Pan African Conference taking place in August
2nd August 2022

“We shouldn’t wait for development to end child labour. On the contrary, ending child labour is key to sustainable development”— ILO Assistant Director-General and Regional Director for Africa,... 


MEA Energy Transition Readiness Index highlights the region’s potential as an exporter of green hydrogen 
29th July 2022

By Siemens Energy and Roland Berger  Siemens Energy and global management consultancy Roland Berger launched on Thursday the Energy Transition Readiness Index for the Middle East and Africa region.... 


Image of eActros trucks charging
Mercedes-Benz Trucks’ eActros LongHaul to start tests in Europe this year
26th July 2022 By: Irma Venter

Mercedes-Benz Trucks says the eActros LongHaul, with a range of around 500 km on one battery charge, is scheduled to be ready for series production in 2024.  This follows the European market launch... 


MTN chairperson and former deputy Finance Minister Mcebisi Jonas
High-level executives discuss shortcomings in govt’s BBBEE support
22nd July 2022 By: Marleny Arnoldi

While government has made meaningful strides with supporting the participation of more black-owned companies in the economy in the 19 years since the promulgation of the Broad-Based Black Economic... 


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Egypt electric high-speed rail system, Egypt
22nd July 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Egypt's National Authority for Tunnels plans to expand the country's high-speed rail system to 2 000 km, creating the sixth-biggest, high-speed rail system in the world. 


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Campelo, Bustelo and Monte Toural wind farms, Spain
22nd July 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Siemens Gamesa and Greenalia are building three wind farms across the municipalities of Coristanco, Santa Comba and Carballo. 


Kavango identifies EM conductors at Botswana project
11th July 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

LSE-listed Kavango Resources has identified a cluster of three electromagnetic (EM) conductors within Target Area B in the northern (Hukuntsi) section of the Kalahari Suture Zone (KSZ) in Botswana.... 


Image of wind turbines and solar panels
Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme – fourth window, South Africa – update
8th July 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

An update on the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme – fourth window project. 


Green electrons and molecules hold solution.
Green electrons and green molecules can be South Africa’s just energy transition
7th July 2022 By: Martin Creamer

A green electron and green molecule energy transition is tailor made for South Africa, an increasing number of observers are concluding. Superior sun, prime wind, land, favourable storage... 


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