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Komati, which will shut entirely later this year and which has been designated as the flagship site for Eskom’s JET strategy
Firms in Steve Tshwete municipality ‘just want to get on with JET business’
29th September 2022 By: Terence Creamer

The business community in the Steve Tshwete local municipality of Mpumalanga, which encompasses Middelburg, have been urged to align their product and service offerings to the opportunities being... 


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Actom at the energy sector’s service
21st September 2022

As South Africa and many other African counterparts rapidly adopt renewable energy and advance various renewable energy initiatives, it is important to partner with experienced and quality-focused... 


WearCheck presents ‘all-under-one-roof’ solutions hub for customers
WearCheck presents ‘all-under-one-roof’ solutions hub for customers
9th September 2022 By: Simone Liedtke

Implementing a good condition monitoring programme has been proven to save money for customers, as it helps to avoid debilitating, unplanned equipment failure and assists in ensuring uninterrupted... 


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Zest WEG poised for African growth
7th September 2022 By: Simone Liedtke

After a decade-long expansion of its manufacturing capabilities in South Africa, Zest WEG, the South African subsidiary of Brazil’s WEG Group, is well placed to extend its already extensive... 


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Trafo’s flexibility on show at Electra Mining
6th September 2022 By: Simone Liedtke

Owing to the individual nature of mines, a one-size-fits-all solution is often unfeasible. With that in mind, dry-type transformer specialist Trafo Power Solutions will use Electra Mining Africa... 


Dry-ice blasting service provider underscores advantages of dry ice blast cleaning
Dry-ice blasting service provider underscores advantages of dry ice blast cleaning
2nd September 2022 By: Simone Liedtke

Similar to sand blasting, bead blasting or soda blasting, dry ice blasting service provider Dry Ice Blasting Services underscores the advantages to dry ice blast cleaning, which it says is “not... 


TAKE THE HEAT
Dry-type transformers comply with class F1 fire certification, meaning that, in the case of a fire, they do not exacerbate the fire or release harmful emissions
Transformers to be installed at local gold mine
2nd September 2022 By: Tracy Hancock

Gauteng dry-type transformer specialist Trafo Power Solutions is on track to supply three transformers to a local underground gold mining operation for commissioning this month, despite the... 


Hitachi Energy showcases the world’s first eco-efficient 420 kV circuit-breaker at CIGRE Session 2022 in Paris
30th August 2022

Hitachi Energy today unveiled the world’s first eco-efficient 420-kilovolt (kV) circuit-breaker1 in conjunction with CIGRE Session 2022. This breakthrough technology marks a significant milestone... 


Twitter data can be used to pinpoint hijacking hotspots
30th August 2022 By: Creamer Media Reporter

As South African drivers face the increasing risks of hijackings, data from social network Twitter can be leveraged to develop a map that pinpoints hijacking hot spots. Speaking at the Southern... 


GOOD AND READY
Eskom has 5 GW of grid capacity ready to go, but is finalising studies to ensure that the next tranche of land it offers is suitable for renewable-energy developments and has access to grid capacity
Utility on track for 2050 target
26th August 2022 By: Tracy Hancock

State-owned power utility Eskom is on track to ensure that the country’s electricity sector achieves net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, with an increase in sustainable jobs, should its Strategy... 


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Trafo Power Solutions
23rd August 2022

Trafo Power Solutions, a specialist in the design and supply of dry-type transformers, was established in 2017 to cater for the growing appetite and scope of application for dry-type transformers... 


ON THE ROAD Zest WEG will showcase its mobile substation capabilities at Electra Mining Africa.
Zest WEG poised for African growth after decade-long expansion of SA manufacturing
23rd August 2022

After a decade-long expansion of its manufacturing capabilities in South Africa, Zest WEG, the South African subsidiary of Brazil’s WEG Group, is well placed to extend its already extensive... 


ABB technology to be used in world’s first open CO2 transport and storage infrastructure
22nd August 2022

ABB has been contracted by engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contractor Aker Solutions, a leader in sustainable energy solutions, to deliver the main electrical, automation and... 


Hitachi Energy is championing its Diversity 360 approach
22nd August 2022

Diversity 360 is Hitachi Energy’s vision to ensure diversity and inclusion are at the core of its long-term business success. Diversity 360 is an employee-centred approach designed to nurture... 


CUSTOM DESIGNED This solution shows multiple cast resin transformers in a specialised IP55 enclosure installed outdoor for a mining application
Transformer specialist customises solutions for mine-specific conditions
22nd August 2022 By: Mariaan Webb

Owing to the individual nature of mines, a one-size-fits-all solution is often unfeasible. With that in mind, dry-type transformer specialist Trafo Power Solutions will use this year’s Electra... 


ABB technology to be used in world’s first open CO2 transport and storage infrastructure
19th August 2022

ABB has been contracted by engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contractor Aker Solutions, a leader in sustainable energy solutions, to deliver the main electrical, automation and... 


Zest WEG
Zest WEG
16th August 2022

Zest WEG, a subsidiary of leading Brazilian motor and controls manufacturer WEG, is committed to the development of the African region, and has been servicing the continent for over 40 years.... 


Zest WEG develops a significant manufacturing capability
8th August 2022

Over the past 12 years Zest WEG, the South African subsidiary of Brazilian motor and controls manufacturer WEG, has evolved from being primarily a sales and distribution company to a fully-fledged... 


Into the future
5th August 2022 By: Terry Mackenzie-hoy

If one considers the way things have progressed, we are now in 2022, which is 100 years later than 1922. Looking back to 1922, a great number of things had changed from the beginning to that... 


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Risk Mitigation Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme, South Africa – update
29th July 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Renewable-energy solutions provider Scatec is optimistic that its R16.4-billion solar-battery project in the Northern Cape will finally address long-standing questions about the so-called... 


Dry-type transformers prove worth in booming data centres
26th July 2022

The growth of data centres in South Africa has been rapid in recent years, with exacting requirements related to safety and reliability being placed on all relevant equipment. This has created... 


Zest WEG develops robust local supply chain
20th July 2022

Zest WEG, the South African subsidiary of Brazilian motor and controls manufacturer WEG, has progressively increased its level of local manufacturing over the past decade and now boasts six... 


Preparatory work under way for Kenhardt projects, in the Northern Cape
Scatec confident R16.4bn solar-battery project will lay renewables ‘intermittency’ debate to rest
20th July 2022 By: Terence Creamer

Renewable-energy solutions provider Scatec is optimistic that its R16.4-billion solar-battery project in the Northern Cape will finally address long-standing questions about the so-called... 


Eskom says intensifying process to replace failed electricity infrastructure in Gauteng
12th July 2022 By: Yvonne Silaule

Power utility Eskom says it continues to replace mini substations and transformers that failed or exploded as a result of theft, vandalism and network overloading in Gauteng. The overloading is the... 


Electricity meter
Amid load-shedding pain, more than 50% of Soweto residents are illegally connected to grid – Eskom
29th June 2022 By: News24Wire

As Soweto residents marched to the office of Johannesburg Mayor Mpho Phalatse last week to demand a more sustainable and consistent electricity supply, they did so against the backdrop of an area... 


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Kusile power plant project, South Africa – update
17th June 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Eskom’s actions to rectify major boiler defects at its newly built Medupi and Kusile power stations are improving the plants’ energy availability factor. 


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Medupi power station project, South Africa – update
17th June 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Eskom’s actions to rectify major boiler defects at its newly built Medupi and Kusile power stations are improving the plants’ energy availability factor. 


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Service plan for variable speed drives
16th June 2022

Specialist in the digital transformation of energy management and automation Schneider Electric has announced a service plan for variable speed drives (VSDs), aimed at future-proofing customers’... 


Firm part of offshore project
10th June 2022

Global leader and reference in heavy lifting and engineered transport Sarens, in a press release released in May, reaffirmed its position as an important partner in large-scale projects, citing its... 


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Medupi power station project, South Africa – update
10th June 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

The African Development Bank has said that Medupi will never make a profit because of delays, design defects and increasing opposition to coal-fired electricity generation. 


Trafo supplies transformers for standby gensets in cape
9th June 2022

Dry-type transformer specialist Trafo Power Solutions supplied four transformers for use in standby diesel generator sets in the Western Cape province.  The transformers will step up the 400 Volt... 


Local transformer manufacturing at Zest WEG's facility in Wadeville.
ZEST WEG develops a significant manufacturing capability
9th June 2022

Over the past 12 years Zest WEG, the South African subsidiary of Brazilian motor and controls manufacturer WEG, has evolved from being primarily a sales and distribution company to a fully-fledged... 


Aerial image of the Kusile power station
Kusile power plant project, South Africa – update
3rd June 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Eskom has announced that Kusile Unit 4 has entered into commercial operation. 


Babcock to bring boiler units into the 2020s and meet new emission regulations
30th May 2022

Babcock has come full circle at a major power station where it will be upgrading electrostatic precipitators (ESPs) on six boiler units that Babcock designed and built in the 1980s. Using... 


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... 


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Medupi power station project, South Africa – update
27th May 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Eskom has reported that it has implemented repairs and fixes to generation units 1 to 3 at the Medupi power station. 


Law firm suggests govt recognise role of storage in energy regulation
11th May 2022 By: Marleny Arnoldi

As South Africa takes its first steps towards a just transition and as decarbonisation becomes a strategic imperative for heavy electricity users, the role of energy storage and hybrid technologies... 


Ford SA's solar energy project
Ford South Africa’s Silverton plant switches on 13 MW of solar
10th May 2022 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Automaker Ford South Africa’s (Ford SA's) Silverton assembly plant, in Pretoria, which produces the Ranger pickup for the domestic and export markets, has officially started sourcing 35% of its... 


Pic of a mini substation featuring a 1250 kVA dry-type transformer built for a coal mine project
Transformers that give mines both safety, uptime
9th May 2022 By: Simone Liedtke

As mines aggressively pursue Zero Harm policies while seeking greater productivity and efficiency, dry-type transformers have much to offer, specialist company Trafo Power Solutions is seeing a... 


ENERPAC SCJ-50 CUBE JACK The compact incremental lifting and lowering system has an automated mechanical locking facility for higher efficiency, faster operation and greater safety than conventional climbing jacks with wooden cribbing
Manufacturer expands product portfolio
6th May 2022

Industrial engineered products and components manufacturer BMG’s range of hydraulic and pneumatic equipment has expanded its product portfolio to comprise a new portable self-locking cube jack... 


Digitalisation – the gateway to improved grid performance
28th April 2022

By Dwibin Thomas, Cluster Automation Leader at Schneider Electric The generation, transmission and distribution of electricity is fraught with challenges, particularly in South Africa where... 


New product launches, demos and competitions galore coming up at Securex 2022
25th April 2022

The first Securex South Africa expo since 2019 is coming up, and exhibitors are pulling out all the stops to wow visitors. Securex South Africa 2022, Africa’s leading security and fire trade... 


An aerial image of the Eureka mine development in Zimbabwe, and its the HIMOINSA generators
Power provided for Zim gold mine
22nd April 2022

Gensets manufacturer HIMOINSA Southern Africa was selected to provide a build, own, operate, transfer (BOOT) power solution in the form of 12 MW diesel generator spinning reserve power for fold... 


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VEGA Controls SA (Pty) Ltd
VEGA Controls SA (Pty) Ltd

For over 60 years, VEGA has provided industry-leading products for the measurement of level, density, weight and pressure. As the inventor of the...

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Universal Storage Systems (SA)
Universal Storage Systems (SA)

South African leader in Steel -Racking, -Shelving, and -Mezzanine flooring. Universal has innovated an approach which encompasses conceptualising,...

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Environmental Assurance (Pty) Ltd.

ENVASS is a customer and solutions-driven environmental consultancy with established divisions, serviced by highly qualified and experienced...

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AQS Liquid Transfer

AxFlow AQS Liquid Transfer (Pty) Ltd is an Importer and Distributor of Pumps in Southern Africa

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