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Energy Efficiency

Independent study confirms passive cooling benefits
22nd April 2021 By: Schalk Burger

State-owned energy research organisation the South African National Energy Development Institute (SANEDI) on April 22 said the results of an independent study of two sites in KwaZulu-Natal have... 


RAJ NAIDOO The Internet of Things offers huge benefits to the energy sector
Electricity grids to benefit from IoT
16th April 2021 By: Nadine Ramdass

Embracing renewable energy, adapting business models, reducing operational expenditure and using Internet of Things (IoT) technologies can lead to effective power generation and transmission, says... 


Labelling of 1 000 profitable cleantech solutions includes eight local products
13th April 2021 By: Donna Slater

The Solar Impulse Foundation has officially reached the goal of assigning the Efficient Solutions Label to 1 000 profitable cleantech solutions from around the world and the list includes eight... 


INDUSTRY BACKING
BMG works with sugar farmers and engineers at mills by providing components and support services to enhance production, minimise downtime and extend equipment service life
Company plays maintenance role
26th March 2021

Engineering solutions specialist BMG plays a critical role in the sugar sector, not only during the operational period of sugar production, but also in off-crop seasons, when maintenance and... 


POISON
Fossil fuels are responsible for millions of deaths globally every year
Fossil fuels found accountable for millions of deaths
19th March 2021 By: Halima Frost

Fossil fuels are, through a marked contribution to air pollution, accountable for 8.7-million deaths globally in 2018, which adds to the mounting evidence that air pollution from ongoing dependence... 


ENERGY MAKER
The Nel Hydrogen proton exchange membrane  electrolyser allows for on site hydrogen generation from water
Hydrogen supplier fuels public transport
19th March 2021 By: Halima Frost

Renewable-energy and hydrogen supply company Nel Hydrogen has installed a 2 MW proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolyser system at transport operator SunLine Transit’s premises in California, in... 


ZANELLE DALGLISH Our vision of sustainability is holistic and ecosystemic, as it covers all environmental, social and governance topics
Sustainability leader ramps up ESG strategy
19th March 2021 By: Halima Frost

Energy management and automation company Schneider Electric has begun to implement its new Schneider Sustainability Impact (SSI) programme for 2021 to 2025, in the hopes of significantly... 


TURNING GAS TO POWER
The HA turbine supplied by GE has made significant inroads into the energy sector since its introduction
Gas can decrease emissions in power generation
19th March 2021 By: Halima Frost

With power generation being accountable for 41% of current global carbon emissions, which amount to about 33.7 Gt/y of carbon dioxide (CO2), multinational conglomerate General Electric Company (GE)... 


Opinion: Is load-shedding here to stay?
Opinion: Is load-shedding here to stay?
15th March 2021

In this opinion piece, South African National Energy Development Institute (SANEDI) GM Barry Bredenkamp writes about steps electricity users can take to reduce demand as load-shedding continues.... 


Green hydrogen to be phased in to decarbonise steel production – Fitch Solutions
11th March 2021 By: Donna Slater

In the second part of its special coverage on the impact of hydrogen on the mining and metals sector, Fitch Solutions Country Risk & Industry Research (Fitch Solutions) reports that it believes... 


AfDB grants Morocco energy company $965 000 for renewables transition
18th February 2021 By: Donna Slater

The African Development Bank’s (AfDB’s) Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (Sefa) is providing a $965 000 grant to Morocco’s Société d’Ingénierie Energétique (SIE), to support its transition into... 


Company expands lighting range
12th February 2021

International lighting solutions provider Signify has expanded its Philips Hue portfolio in the US. This expansion includes an outdoor light to further personalise gardens and porches, a new wall... 


DEPENDABLE POWER DISTRIBUTION
Key advantages of this power distribution system over conventional busbar systems include a simple design, quick installation and improved performance
Range provides dependable power distribution
12th February 2021

Electrical and digital building infrastructure provider Legrand’s range of Zucchini busbars includes the LB PLUS range of busbar trunking systems, designed for the distribution of power from 25 A... 


LIGHTING THE WAY
This solution includes BEKA LEDPOST installed throughout the lodge’s facilities and BEKA SERIES 30 installed at the back-of-house area
Solutions light up local lodge
12th February 2021 By: Cameron Mackay

Lighting products supplier BEKA Schréder has supplied exterior lighting solutions to Skukuza Safari Lodge, which was officially opened last November. Located in one of the largest game reserves in... 


Hydrogen growth to continue as energy users increasingly look to green technology
9th February 2021 By: Donna Slater

Following a surge in stock prices throughout 2020, the growth of the hydrogen energy sector looks set to maintain momentum throughout this year, financial services firm finnCap’s new quarterly... 


Lighting energy saving app developed to save costs
8th February 2021 By: Donna Slater

The South African German Energy Programme (Sagen), implemented by the German development agency Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) and the South African National Energy... 


TEAM WORK
Uniconfort has a turnkey solution that combines steam with biomass boilers and turbines
Business relationship mutually beneficial
29th January 2021 By: Theresa Bhowan-Rajah

The international partnership between sawmill technology supplier Newsaw and Italy-based biomass boilers and heating solutions provider Uniconfort has resulted in power solutions, power... 


BREAKING THE BAD 
About 1 mm of scale build-up can increase fuel consumption by 2%
Boiler maintenance cuts company costs
29th January 2021

A comprehensive boiler maintenance programme not only keeps boilers up and running reliably, but also ensures equipment longevity and improves safety for employees. However, many companies try to... 


Energy efficiency incentive applications surged in lockdown, says Sanedi
27th January 2021 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

South African businesses are increasingly prioritising energy efficiency as they seek to navigate a more challenging business environment, with energy bills continuing to rise and carbon tax now a... 


ENERGY TRANSITION The report noted that the pandemic had not only caused the biggest global oil demand slump in history, it had accelerated the global energy transition by as much as five years
Big oil producers face 19% fall in production
15th January 2021

Assurance, advisory and tax services firm PwC’s Africa Oil and Gas Review 2020, released in November, estimated a 19% fall in oil production for the top five African producers: Nigeria, Algeria,... 


2020s a ‘once-in-generation opportunity’ to scale job-rich, zero-carbon industries
2020s a ‘once-in-generation opportunity’ to scale job-rich, zero-carbon industries
10th December 2020 By: Terence Creamer

The 2020s represent a “once-in-a-generation opportunity” for countries, companies and investors to scale zero-carbon industries that will stimulate growth, support more resilient economies and... 


Fall in energy efficiency investment threatens climate goals – IEA
3rd December 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Investment in energy efficiency worldwide is on course to fall by 9% in 2020, the International Energy Agency (IEA) forecasts, warning that the Covid-induced slump threatens international climate... 


RTEX PNEUMATIC BREAKERS 
The breakers have a breaking power that matches much heavier top class 30 to 35 kg breakers
Pneumatic breakers increase efficiency and productivity
27th November 2020

The powerful, lightweight and ergonomic RTEX and TEX pneumatic breaker ranges from industrial equipment manufacturer Atlas Copco exemplify abalance between high performance and high comfort, says... 


POWER AGENDA
Amid the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the energy sector in Africa, the organisers of the Digital Energy Festival seek to address critical issues
Joint agenda for energy events
20th November 2020

Private sector participation in the energy sector, small-scale hydro and minigrid opportunities, desalination as an option to secure water security and helping sustainable small and medium-sized... 


SHINING BRIGHT 
The Omnistar Micro/Mini is designed and manufactured in South Africa, it is highly efficient and energy saving
New launch expands LED lighting options
20th November 2020

Light manufacturer BEKA Schréder recently announced the launch of the Omnistar Micro and Mini. Together with the Midi and Maxi, the Omnistar family is now complete.  


ENERGY EVENT
The potential for hydropower in Africa is staggering
Africa’s ‘staggering’ hydropower potential discussed at event
20th November 2020

Hydropower plays a key role in all of the African Development Bank's (AfDB’s) High Five priority areas that are intended to support the continent's achievement of the United Nation’s Sustainable... 


TOP GENERATING
The Haliade-X prototype has been optimised and is now operating at a 13 MW power output
Wind turbine prototype gives impressive results
20th November 2020

Energy solutions company GE Renewable Energy – which will be exhibiting at African Utility Week and POWERGEN Africa 2020 – announced last month that its Haliade-X prototype, the world’s most... 


World Bank helps South African govt develop energy efficiency financing mechanisms
17th November 2020 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The World Bank has provided a $305 000 grant for South Africa to develop a study on sustainable financial mechanisms for demand-side energy efficiency market transformation. The beneficiaries of... 


SANEDI rolls out cool roof project in Cape Town
SANEDI rolls out cool roof project in Cape Town
11th November 2020 By: Simone Liedtke

The South African National Energy Development Institute (SANEDI) is rolling out 26 000 m2 of cool roofing technology in the City of Cape Town as part of the Cool Roofs and Insulation Collaboration.... 


RORY REID
MPT are well-known for our critical power solutions, but need to grow the market awareness of our ideal HVAC applications in the data centre arena
Cooling equipment to increase energy efficiency of data centres
6th November 2020 By: Cameron Mackay

There is a significant push to provide energy efficient technologies for data centre applications to reduce their carbon footprint and reduce energy costs. Consequently, data centres can save... 


LIGHTING THE WAY
ECOBAY has a long lifetime and requires low maintenance, as lamps do not need to be replaced for more than 10 years
Company releases efficient lighting range
6th November 2020

Lighting technology manufacturer BEKA Schréder last month announced the launch of the ECOBAY, a light-emitting-diode (LED) lighting range with a high return on investment. According to BEKA... 


AUTOMATION AT HOME
Coviva is a wireless, smart home control and retrofit technology system that can be used to retrofit older buildings with smart automation solutions
Noticeable growth in smart home market
6th November 2020 By: Cameron Mackay

There has been noteworthy growth in the local smart home and building automation market in the past three years, owing to the growing demand for energy efficiency, says automation solutions... 


Flowmeters can reduce wasted energy
6th November 2020 By: Cameron Mackay

Specialised importer and distributor of industrial and electronic products Actum Group offers a range of energy efficient products to service a variety of industrial and electric applications. “In... 


BARRY BREDENKAMP
The economic benefits of energy efficiency are indisputable and will assist companies that are re-starting their operations
Pandemic prompts local focus on energy efficiency
6th November 2020 By: Cameron Mackay

Owing to Covid-19, the South African National Energy Development Institute (Sanedi) has witnessed an increase in the number of new applications from companies for the Section 12L Energy Efficiency... 


CHECK THIS OUT
Verder Pumps South Africa also launched the new Verder HI-Clean AODD and EODD pumps earlier this month, with more announcements planned heading into 2021
Difficulties heightened during pandemic, company forges ahead
30th October 2020 By: Mamaili Mamaila

South Africa’s subdued economic growth has been well recorded – even prior to the pandemic, says industrial equipment supplier Verder Pumps South Africa MD Darryl Macdougall. 


Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Patricia de Lille
Technical panel being assembled to support delivery of 62 infrastructure projects
29th October 2020 By: Terence Creamer

Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Patricia de Lille reported on Thursday that nearly 1 200 applications were received from professionals willing to serve on the Technical Advisory Panel for... 


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