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SANEDI study looks into residential power use inefficiencies
24th June 2021 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The South African National Energy Development Institute (SANEDI) has published a study on residential energy use, which suggests that, by improving energy efficiency in this sector, it can reduce... 


BIOFUEL POWERED DELIVERY VAN
Biofuels can burn cleaner but are not climate neutral
Strong policy needed to grow a green biofuels industry
18th June 2021 By: Nadine Ramdass

To ensure that the South African biofuels industry grows sustainably, World Wide Fund for Nature South Africa (WWF-SA) Bioenergy programme manager Tjaša Bole-Rentel says there needs to be a... 


Cloetesville Primary School principal Rodger Cupido (pictured centre) receives the energy performance certificate, and is joined by Western Cape Education Department education planning DDG Salie Abrahams and SU COO professor Stan du Plessis.
University spinoff company develops energy, water efficiency solution for schools
11th June 2021 By: Donna Slater

Stellenbosch University (SU) spinoff company GreenX Engineering’s initiatives to help equip Cloetesville Primary School, in Stellenbosch, with energy-saving technology ensured that it became the... 


Pioneers for sustainable urban regeneration
11th June 2021 By: Claire O'Reilly

An urgent shift from traditional market practice towards the ‘green industrial revolution’ is underway, hence specialised commercial property financial services company TUHF’s advocating for the... 


 Honouring $100bn/y climate-finance pledge key to catalysing developing country energy transitions
Honouring $100bn/y climate-finance pledge key to catalysing developing country energy transitions
9th June 2021 By: Terence Creamer

Annual clean energy investment in emerging and developing economies needs to increase by more than seven times, from less than $150-billion in 2020 to over $1-trillion by 2030, if the world is to... 


BOILERMAKING QUALIFICATION 
The programme . . . aims to provide students with an opportunity to gain theoretical knowledge from the college while attaining real-time experience at a company
Industry insight opportunity for students
4th June 2021 By: Anna Moross

Owing to the fast-paced changes in the boilers and burners sector, technical vocational education and training (TVET) colleges have initiated an Occupational Qualification Dual System programme... 


CERTUSS STEAM GENERATOR
The key objective of this project is to overcome the disadvantages of a firetube by installing a CERTUSS steam generator, which reduces heat loss by 20%
Steam generator reduces heat loss by 20%
4th June 2021 By: Anna Moross

Steam boiler supplier Steam Generation Africa, exclusive distributor of the CERTUSS steam generators, is testing the generators at a brewery in Ghana. 


Institute working to host international event locally
4th June 2021 By: Cameron Mackay

The South African Institute of Tribology (SAIT) is collaborating with industry bodies and relevant government departments to host the International Tribology Council’s (ITC’s) eighth International... 


SANEDI encourages consumers to identify appliance energy efficiency labels
25th May 2021 By: Donna Slater

To mitigate climate change and help move South Africans towards being more energy efficient in the way they use electrical devices, the South African National Energy Development Institute (SANEDI)... 


ENERGY EFFICIENCY
The solar installation provides about 70% of the facility’s energy requirement
Sustainable construction ethos prioritised by manufacturer
21st May 2021 By: Darren Parker

Cement additive manufacturing company CHRYSO Southern Africa has installed a solar electricity generating system at its Jet Park manufacturing facility, in Gauteng; this forms part of the company’s... 


Energy efficient products offered to various industries
7th May 2021

Specialised importer and distributor of industrial and electronic products Actum Group offer a range of energy efficient products to a variety of industries with numerous applications. 


LIQUID COOLED DRIVES
This portfolio of liquid cooled drives technology includes a reduced footprint of up to 30%
Portfolio ensures better efficiency
7th May 2021 By: Anna Moross

Electric variable-speed drives and motors supplier ABB Motion in January released their ACS880LC liquid cooled drives portfolio that can improve overall system efficiency by reducing auxiliary... 


WASTEWATER EFFICINECY 
SANEDI in collaboration with DMRE are working on making wastewater treatment plants more efficient
Digitalisation key to energy efficiency
7th May 2021 By: Anna Moross

Digitalisation is key to addressing the challenges faced in trying to implement energy efficiency initiatives for wastewater treatment plants and buildings, says South African National Energy... 


SASHAY RAMDHAREE
The focus of the IEE project will be on providing these guidelines for SMEs in the commercial buildings, automotive, metal casting and agricultural processing industries
Project focuses on guidelines for SMEs
7th May 2021 By: Anna Moross

With the second phase of the Industrial Energy Efficiency (IEE) project ending in December this year, National Cleaner Production Centre South Africa (NCPC-SA) IEE project leader Sashay Ramdharee... 


NORD DUODRIVE
BMG’s new NORD DuoDrive unit - an integrated geared unit that combines the recently launched NORD IE5+ synchronous motor and a single-stage helical gear unit in one compact housing - has been designed for optimum system efficiency.
New unit designed for efficiency
7th May 2021

Industrial products provider, BMG’s new NORD DuoDrive unit, an integrated geared unit that combines the recently launched NORD IE5+ synchronous motor and a single-stage helical gear unit in one... 


ECOSTUXTURE AUTOMATION EXPERT 
The Ecostuxture Automation Expert is the engine that drives the digital transformation of energy management and automation, and enables the all-digital, all-electric world powered by sustainable, clean and plentiful electricity
Energy efficiency digital platform launched
7th May 2021 By: Anna Moross

Leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, Schneider Electric, launched its energy efficient EcoStruxure Automation Expert, its software-centric universal automation... 


INTELLIGENT MONITORING
Incorporating intelligent and services will assist a technician by providing in-depth information on a machine, in real-time, when a technician arrives on site
Tech integrated in maintenance services
30th April 2021 By: Cameron Mackay

Filtration services provider Perfect Filtration is incorporating intelligent software technology and services into its filtration and preventive maintenance measures for hydraulic equipment.... 


HYBRID HYDRAULIC SOLUTIONS
Parker notes that heavy-duty machines with demanding work cycles which cannot embrace full electrification need to be safer, more energy efficient and emit less fumes
Internationally used products in demand and available locally
30th April 2021 By: Cameron Mackay

Two of motion and control technologies supplier Parker Hannifin’s products have been used in overseas development projects this year and have received significant demand from the local market, for... 


Eskom partners with Msunduzi municipality to rebuild technical, admin capacities
28th April 2021 By: Marleny Arnoldi

State-owned power utility Eskom has entered into an active partnership agreement with the Msunduzi municipality, in KwaZulu-Natal, whereby Eskom has been appointed as network maintenance services... 


Nonresidential buildings will have to display energy performance certificate by next December
28th April 2021 By: Schalk Burger

By December 2022, some nonresidential buildings will be required by law to display an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC), which is done by measuring the building’s energy use intensity and giving... 


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... 


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