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Hai Long offshore wind projects, Taiwan
Hai Long offshore wind projects, Taiwan
28th May 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

The project involves the development of the Hai Long wind projects, which comprises the Hai Long 2A, Hai Long 2B and Hai Long 3. 


Medupi power station project, South Africa – update
Medupi power station project, South Africa – update
28th May 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

SABC News has reported that South Africa’s Deputy President David Mabuza has confirmed that Eskom’s Medupi power station will be fully operational by the end of 2021. 


Using the energy transition to create prosperity for South Africans
Using the energy transition to create prosperity for South Africans
27th May 2021

Whilst President Ramaphosa in his last state of the nation address spoke about a fourth priority intervention in his Recovery Plan, to rapidly expand energy generation capacity, I further believe... 


IRENA and Siemens Energy sign partnership agreement
25th May 2021

The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) has today signed a partnership agreement with Siemens Energy aimed at advancing the global energy transition. Under the agreement, the... 


The interior of the 100-bed modular hospital solution to the Cecilia Makiwane Hospital
100-bed hospital handed over in East London
14th May 2021 By: Donna Slater

Siemens South Africa, the German Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development and the Solidarity Fund officially handed over a separate 100-bed modular hospital solution to the Cecilia Makiwane... 


Enlit Africa to return in June with focus on 5Ds as industry prepares for energy transition
13th May 2021

Enlit Africa will kickstart its return on 8 June with a visionary discussion on the “5Ds of the energy transition”, namely: decarbonisation, decentralisation, democratisation, digitalisation and... 


Mining Indaba expands the Advisory Board for 2022
7th May 2021

Investing in African Mining Indaba (Mining Indaba), organised by Hyve Group Plc announced the newly expanded Advisory Board last week. The strategic committee includes distinguished finance,... 


Siemens, Google Cloud to deliver AI-based manufacturing solutions
7th May 2021 By: Natasha Odendaal

Google Cloud and Siemens are partnering to enable the scaled deployment of artificial intelligence- (AI-) based solutions within industrial manufacturing operations to optimise factory processes... 


Punta Lomitas Wind Farm, Peru
Punta Lomitas Wind Farm, Peru
7th May 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

French multinational electric utility ENGIE plans to build a 260 MW wind farm in the southern region of Ica, in Peru. 


Neart na Gaoithe Offshore Wind Farm, Scotland – update
Neart na Gaoithe Offshore Wind Farm, Scotland – update
7th May 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Work on the fabrication and loadout of eight wind turbine generators at the Neart na Gaoithe Offshore Wind Farm will start in July. 


Enlit Africa to return in June with focus on 5Ds as industry prepares for energy transition
4th May 2021

Enlit Africa will kickstart its return on 8 June with a visionary discussion on the “5Ds of the energy transition”, namely: decarbonisation, decentralisation, democratisation, digitalisation and... 


Olkiluoto 3 European pressurised reactor project, Finland – update
Olkiluoto 3 European pressurised reactor project, Finland – update
30th April 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

The loading of fuel assemblies into the Olkiluoto 3 European pressurised reactor started on March 27. 


New covid field hospital completed at Cecilia Makiwane Hospital
New covid field hospital completed at Cecilia Makiwane Hospital
29th April 2021

WBHO Construction has successfully completed a fast track 100 bed modular field hospital at the Cecilia Makiwane Hospital in East London. This Design and Construct project will provide additional... 


The development of electrically powered aircraft is accelerating
The development of electrically powered aircraft is accelerating
23rd April 2021 By: Rebecca Campbell

Although air transport accounts for only 2% of human-produced carbon dioxide, the aerospace industry is not complacent. In October 2016, the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) adopted... 


The development of electrically powered aircraft is accelerating
The development of electrically powered aircraft is accelerating
23rd April 2021 By: Rebecca Campbell

Although air transport accounts for only 2% of human-produced carbon dioxide, the aerospace industry is not complacent. In October 2016, the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) adopted... 


Volkswagen Rwanda unveils second charging station for electric vehicles
Volkswagen Rwanda unveils second charging station for electric vehicles
15th April 2021 By: Irma Venter

Volkswagen Mobility Solutions Rwanda (VWMSR) has unveiled its second charging station for electric vehicles (EVs) in the capital of Kigali. The Volkswagen brand introduced a fleet of four e-Golfs... 


The BioNTech SE biotechnology company based in Mainz has converted an existing facility for the production of the Covid-19 vaccine in a record time with assistance from Siemens (Picture: © BioNTech SE 2020, all rights reserved).
Accelerated production setup for Covid-19 vaccine with Siemens automation and digitalization solutions
15th April 2021

Siemens supports BioNTech in converting to vaccine production at the Marburg plant Key parts of the new Manufacturing Execution System ready to use after only two and a half months Digitalization... 


New motors extend the application range of the Sinamics S210 servo drive system
12th April 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Siemens is adding new servo motors to its proven Sinamics S210 single-cable servo drive system, thereby expanding its range of applications. Specifically, for use in the pharmaceutical and food... 


Norfolk Wind Zone, UK
Norfolk Wind Zone, UK
9th April 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Swedish multinational power company Vattenfall expects to develop one of the biggest offshore zones in the world once it is completed. 


Image of Kusile power station
Kusile power plant project, South Africa – update
2nd April 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Unit 3 has achieved commercial operation. 


Hannover Messe 2021 – Infinite opportunities from infinite data Digital Enterprise Virtual Experience
29th March 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Dear Media, To meet today’s urgent and rapidly changing challenges, industry must take decisive steps to consistently digitalize and automate its processes and make intelligent use of the resulting... 


RS Components has added TeSys island from Schneider Electric to its portfolio
Providing a solution to manage and control low voltage loads
26th March 2021

An object-oriented digital load management solution is said to have huge potential in a modern industrial automation context, with its capacity to deal with motors and other electrical loads, such... 


Automation specialists to build on 15 years of success
23rd March 2021

Industrial automation and robotics specialists Hybrid Automation –  a privately owned company founded in 2005 by MD Sachin Singh –  specialises in the design, development, manufacture, installation... 


Water for rural Botswana: From dam to tap
Water for rural Botswana: From dam to tap
23rd March 2021

Water- A scarce resource in many parts of Africa and a growing concern across the globe. In Botswana, water scarcity is a real crisis created by an increasing population, inevitably leading to a... 


12 Challenges slowing down COMOS implementation in the African Market
15th March 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Written by: Theko Letsie (Pr. Engineer & Head of COMOS implementation at FrequencyShift) As one of the early adopters and users of COMOS, it has become apparent to us that COMOS can deliver on all... 


Bill Gates
Gates-backed startup joins race to make green hydrogen cheaper
9th March 2021 By: Bloomberg

Israeli startup H2Pro joined the race to make cheap green hydrogen after securing investments from funds backed by Microsoft Corp founder Bill Gates and Hong Kong billionaire Li Ka-shing. As... 


Green revolution gets more expensive as copper price surges
Green revolution gets more expensive as copper price surges
4th March 2021 By: Bloomberg

Look just beneath the surface of many of the technologies powering the energy transition and there’s a red metallic glint. Copper is a vital part of green infrastructure from grids to wind... 


Institutions share their energy investment perspective in Africa
1st March 2021 By: Marleny Arnoldi

In an Africa Energy Indaba panel moderated by Standard Bank renewable energy head Rentia van Tonder, on March 1, she pointed out that a lack of financing remains a major prohibitor for power... 


Technical vocational education and training gets 4IR shot in arm
19th February 2021 By: Schalk Burger

Industrial technology multinational Siemens South Africa and research organisation the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) on February 3 signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU)... 


Acclaimed Energy Dignitaries to Exchange Opinions at Upcoming Africa Energy Indaba
18th February 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

This year’s Africa Energy Indaba is set to introduce attendees to some of the most influential figures the energy sector has seen. Such acclaimed energy experts will assemble at this prestigious... 


Key issues to be addressed at 13th annual Africa Energy Indaba
16th February 2021

The Africa Energy Indaba conference is the definitive energy event for the continent delivering an annual programme that influences energy policy for Africa. Pivotal issues that impact the African... 


Kusile power plant project, South Africa – update
Kusile power plant project, South Africa – update
12th February 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Unit 3 is on track for commercial operation by March 2021. 


Medupi power station project, South Africa – update
Medupi power station project, South Africa – update
12th February 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Medupi Unit 1 is on track for commercial operation by July 2021. 


São Vitor Wind Farm, Brazil
São Vitor Wind Farm, Brazil
5th February 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Essentia Energia involves the construction of a 465 MW wind farm. 


4IR TVET gets shot in arm as Siemens, CSIR sign MoU
3rd February 2021 By: Schalk Burger

Industrial technology multinational Siemens South Africa and research organisation the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) on February 3 signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU)... 


Siemens Southern & Eastern Africa CEO Sabine Dall'Omo
Upskilling needs careful thought amid rapid tech adoption in mining industry
3rd February 2021 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Despite the negative impacts that Covid-19 has brought to the world, it has also had positive impacts, such as the acceleration of Fourth Industrial Revolution- (4IR-) type technology adoption,... 


Siemens South Africa CEO Sabine Dall’Omo
SA’s infrastructure preparations may make difference this time round
29th January 2021 By: Terence Creamer

Siemens South Africa CEO Sabine Dall’Omo expresses optimism that the country’s much promised infrastructure-led recovery will finally be implemented from late 2021 onwards, describing preparations... 


Assela Wind Farm, Ethiopia
Assela Wind Farm, Ethiopia
29th January 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Ethiopian Electric Power plans to expand its green energy capacity to meet renewable-energy targets. 


Orion Minerals starts 2021 on a positive note following encouraging drilling results
25th January 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

Dual-listed Orion Minerals has started 2021 on a positive note with an encouraging set of results from its high-impact exploration drilling programmes targeting near-mine and regional volcanogenic... 


Siemens Gamesa wins big Ethiopia wind farm contract
22nd January 2021 By: John Muchira

Spanish renewable-energy company Siemens Gamesa has won a contract to implement a 100 MW wind power project in Ethiopia, a development that will increase its footprint in Africa. This will be... 


European consortium lays groundwork for 6G as deployment of 5G advances
22nd January 2021 By: Natasha Odendaal

As fifth-generation (5G) technologies are deployed worldwide, information and communication technology (ICT) giants Ericsson and Nokia are leading a new European Commission flagship research... 


Green energy a macroeconomic imperative, says VW’s Kamuhinda
22nd January 2021 By: Irma Venter

Green technology, electric cars included, are coming to Africa not just because of the Paris Climate Change Agreement, but because Africa has a problem of energy supply, says Volkswagen Africa... 


Siemens partners to extend Covid-19 facility at Eastern Cape hospital
20th January 2021 By: Donna Slater

Technology company Siemens South Africa has joined forces with Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development... 


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