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Generators and Standby Power

Local manufacturer supplies backup power to new Sandton development

By: Shannon de Ryhove 7th December 2018 Local manufacturer Zest WEG Group’s Cape Town-based generator set (genset) division is in the process of commissioning two 11 kV, 2 000 kVA gensets for a mixed-use property development in Sandton, Gauteng. The full scope of work includes the design, manufacture, complete installation and testing... →

TwinPower generator doubles the power, flexibility of containerised gensets

By: Shannon de Ryhove 7th December 2018 Sustainable productivity solutions provider Atlas Copco Power Technique’s new prime power TwinPower containerised generators, the QAC 1100 and QAC 1450, are a well-suited power solution for applications requiring variable power needs. “The economic viability of the two models means that end-users... →

Ventilation key to genset safety

By: Mc'Kyla Nortje 7th December 2018 Gensets that are stored indoors should be stationed in a well ventilated area to avoid the temperature of the genset rising too high, says fire risk management and support company ASP Fire CEO Michael van Niekerk. →

MICHAEL VAN NIEKERK Generators can be a potential source of fire ignition, owing to the high temperatures of the manifold, if not stored correctly

Eskom to increase OCGT use at certain power stations

7th December 2018 Although the risk of rotational load-shedding during the festive season is high, State-owned power utility Eskom will resort to increasingly using open-cycle gas turbines (OCGTs) at certain power stations to minimise the risk of load-shedding. →

Power generation rental popular in developing, underdeveloped countries

27th April 2018 The rental power generation market is popular in developing and underdeveloped countries owing to power shortages being a major issue, says market research company ReportBuyer. With power an essential component for the enhancement of any country or economy and playing a vital role in the... →

Local company invests in significant rental fleet expansion

By: Victor Moolman 27th April 2018 Compressor and generator rental company Rand-Air has introduced 52 new generators, ranging between 60 kVa and 500 kVa, to its rental fleet. The generators arrived earlier this year from the original-equipment manufacturer and supplier Atlas Copco; and have subsequently been fitted with trailers... →

New gensets introduced at Middle East Electricity

27th April 2018 Engine manufacturer Cummins has introduced the C450 D5, which is part of its QSG12 series diesel generator sets (gensets) for the commercial and industrial markets, at the Middle East Electricity (MEE) 2018 in Dubai, which was held from March 6 to 8 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, in Dubai. The... →

Site survey recommended before installing power backup system

27th April 2018 With the winter months approaching, systems integration specialist Jasco Intelligent Technologies (Jasco) explains that before companies invest in alternative power solutions it is important to select the right solution for their needs. Jasco renewable energy consulting solutions architect Kevin... →

Power storage tech development on the rise

By: Victor Moolman 27th April 2018 With there being a rise in the development of technology for power distribution, storage and generation, power equipment manufacturer Himoinsa Europe, Middle East and Africa director Guillermo Elum says the company is also assessing ways in which technology will change the way electricity is... →

POWER GENERATION The company provides several power generation, distribution and storage systems worldwide

Company operating under new name

27th April 2018 Since the beginning of January, equipment manufacturer Bosch Group’s motors and generators division has started operating under independent company SEG Automotive. The new name is testimony to over a century of history in the development and production of starter motors and generators as well as... →

Electric vehicle growth puts pressure on nickel supply

By: Robyn Wilkinson 8th December 2017 Global research and consultancy firm Wood Mackenzie estimates that nickel demand for electric vehicle (EV) batteries will increase from about 40 000 t in 2016 to 220 000 t in 2025, as demand for hybrid, plug-in and full EVs grows in developed countrie →

SEAN MULSHAW An increase in demand for passenger electric vehicles will be driven predominantly by the Asia-Pacific region – especially China – as well as Europe and North America

Energy efficient transformers reduce financial and environmental costs

8th December 2017 Electrical solutions supplier Legrand last month introduced its upgraded range of cast resin transformers, which offer advanced environment-friendly features that enable the products to meet the requirements of the new European standard for distribution transformers (EN50541-1) and ensure the... →

GREEN TECHNOLOGY Legrand’s cast resin transformers have no risk of insulating fluid losses and are a low fire hazard, even when operating in harsh environments

Quality reprioritised in local battery market

By: Robyn Wilkinson 8th December 2017 With its battery anti-theft solution successfully protecting more than 15 000 lead acid batteries in South Africa, battery and related-components supplier Aztec is seeing an increase in demand for premium quality batteries with a longer operating life. →

POSITIVE RESPONSE NorthStar ACE was launched in South Africa this year and Aztec has seen a positive local market response to its advanced capabilities

Himoinsa

By: Zandile Mavuso 22nd August 2017 As a global corporation that designs, manufactures and distributes power generation equipment globally, Himoinsa adds incomparable application and engineering know-how, excellent design and service capabilities, delivering value beyond the equipment it produces. →

Experts positive despite industry challenges

By: Johane Turkstra 28th April 2017 Despite the generator industry facing various challenges, some of the industry’s leaders say they are optimistic about the future of the industry. Industrial equipment company Generator and Plant Hire South Africa (GPHSA) tells Engineering News that the company is growing “at a rapid rate”,... →

INDUSTRY CHALLENGE There is a need for artisan mechanical skills in the generator industry

Cordless tool battery offers 80% more power than previous models

28th April 2017 Engineering company Bosch has introduced its Core18V battery. The unit offers maximum power and performance while minimizing weight, an achievement that bolsters its claim to being the “best-built battery among leading competitors”. →

BOSCH GBA18V63 CORE18V LITHIUM-ION 6.3 AH BATTERY A stronger and longer-lasting battery performance in high-load applications

Company expands its range of portable generators

28th April 2017 Construction, demolition and equipment company Atlas Copco is doubling the size of its quality electric supply (QES) portable generator range with six new models designed to provide predictable power in a greater diversity of applications. The new generators, ranging from 60 kVA to 200 kVA and... →

MOBILE GENERATORS FAMILY The new additions are the QES 60, QES 85, QES 105, QES 120, QES 150 and QES 200

Interrupted grid energy supply stimulates energy-storage growth

By: Johane Turkstra 28th April 2017 Owing to the need for instantaneous backup storage systems, industrial equipment distribution company EIE Group says the power storage market is showing good projections thus far. “The interruptions of power supply, as result of cable theft, illegal connections, electricity tariff hikes and power... →

POWER STORAGE Demand for backup power has increased, owing to interruptions in grid power supply

Generator servicing lessens fire hazard risk

By: Johane Turkstra 28th April 2017 Companies need to service generators regularly to lessen the fire hazard risk they pose, says risk management company ASP Fire CEO Michael van Niekerk. “A generators is used only occasionally and is generally ‘tucked away in a corner’, so management tends to forget that it can potentially be a... →

GENERATOR FIRES Flammable liquid and hot components can easily cause a fire

Off-grid solutions prove highly effective for specified needs

28th April 2017 With more than 600-million people in Africa lacking access to clean, affordable and reliable energy, new technological developments such as off-grid solutions are becoming increasingly important. Power generation company Cummins specialises in the design and manufacture of pre-integrated... →

QSK 95 HEDGEHOG Cummins specialises in the design and manufacture of pre-integrated generator sets from 8 kVA to 3 300 kVA

Company extends range to meet demand for portable power

2nd December 2016 Having identified a growing need for dependable portable power, particularly for use in agriculture and mining, for maximum efficiency of power tools in construction and for small-scale commercial and residential applications, custom power solutions provider Vert Energy is extending its range of... →

ENSURING DEPENDABLE POWER NSM’s welder is just one of several new products in Vert Energy’s offering for the mining, commercial and industrial sectors

Parallel generator plants a cost effective solution

By: Robyn Wilkinson 2nd December 2016 The parallel synchronisation of smaller generators to achieve the same power outputs as a single large generator offers significant cost-saving benefits to South African businesses that must manage continued grid power supply uncertainties, says generator manufacturer Maverick Generators MD... →

ALTERNATE POWER PLANTS Maverick Generator’s eight-unit parallel generator plant has proven to be a cost-effective back-up power solution for an agriculture company in Limpopo

High- and medium-speed power generation products for South Africa

2nd December 2016 Power systems provider Rolls-Royce presented its high-speed and medium-speed power generation products, including various power generation solutions in the 24 kW to 9 400 kW range suitable for a wide variety of applications and types of fuel, at Power & Electricity World Africa. The event was... →

Preventing interference of electrical noise in emergency operations

2nd December 2016 Power generation equipment producer Cummins has changed the control system inside its generators to prevent the electrical noise from adversely impacting the operation of hydraulic generators in emergency vehicles. →

Monitoring portal ensures standby power equipment is primed

By: Robyn Wilkinson 2nd December 2016 Power management solutions provider Powermode has introduced its monitoring portal, which provides real-time feedback on the performance of standby power equipment to prevent power failures. →

RELIABLE READINGS The Powermode Monitoring Portal provides more accurate information than other systems owing to its ability to measure both the incoming and outgoing current in the battery

Hybrid gensets to complement renewable energy

By: Robyn Wilkinson 2nd December 2016 Generating set producer Aksa Power Generation South Africa (SA) will launch its hybrid generating set (genset) in South Africa in January next year, providing a standby power generating solution to the country that is able to run in parallel with renewable-energy sources. →

New small-scale generator powerful but quiet

2nd December 2016 This year, generator provider Kohler Generators introduced its 30 kW standby generator, which is ideally suited to larger homes and smaller business as it is both powerful and quiet. →

POWERING HOMES As people continue to build larger homes, Kohler Generators has seen an increased demand for smaller residential generators

High-horsepower generator introduced onto market

By: Simon Sonnekus 22nd April 2016 Multinational power generation equipment manufacturer Cummins introduced its QSK95 generator set to the African market at the Power and Electricity World Africa Exhibition, held at the Sandton Convention Centre last month. The generator set has been designed for critical applications, which... →

RELIABLE BACK UP POWER The QSK95 can facilitate a facility’s full load in less than ten seconds

Energy storage possible standby for grid failure

By: Simon Sonnekus 22nd April 2016 While energy storage may seem like a viable option for standby power initiatives during grid failure, several issues first need to resolved for it to be implemented, South African National Energy Development Institute’s Renewable Energy Centre of Research and Development manager Dr Karen... →

Generators withstand tough conditions

By: Simon Sonnekus 22nd April 2016 Electrical equipment supplier and manufacturer Zest WEG Group has added adequate filtration on the inlet- and combustion-air side of its diesel generators to ensure that they can withstand harsh environments. Zest WEG Group currently has a canopy generator running in a pilot project at a waste... →

CUSTOM GENSETS Custom generator options offer creative solutions, complemented with aftermarket service

South African company stocks French solar hybrid product

22nd April 2016 Electrical solutions consultants, suppliers and engineers Magnet Group has broadened its solar range by introducing France-based electricity distribution company Schneider’s Conext SW, a solar hybrid inverter system which offers reliable solutions for community electrification, residential... →

BACK UP POWER In residential back-up power applications, the Conext SW inverter integrates into the electrical system and converts power from battery reserves to support critical loads

Alternators ensure electricity solutions for industry

22nd April 2016 Electrical power generation, alternators and drive systems manufacturer Leroy Somer alternators, available in Southern Africa from power generator supplier Vert Energy, ensure dependable electricity production in diverse industries, including the telecommunications sector. According to Vert... →

Total backup power solution reduces server downtime

By: Malusi Mkhize 4th December 2015 Despite continuous advances in computer technology, power outages continue to be a major cause of personal computer (PC) and server downtime, highlights power management provider Jasco Power Solutions MD Marco da Silva who adds that protecting computer systems with uninterruptible power supply... →

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INTEGRATED SOLUTION New information technology ensures graceful and unattended shutdowns for various devices

Backup power provider supplies retailers with long-running battery

By: Malusi Mkhize 4th December 2015 South African power protection and management solutions provider Powermode, introduced a long-run battery solution in September this year for its uninterruptible power supply system, says MD Jack Ward. “The batteries will be constantly monitored through digital mobile telephony method Global... →

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JACK WARD Powermode strives to further extend the life of long-running batteries used in standby power solutions

Knowledge about generator applications crucial for operations

By: Malusi Mkhize 4th December 2015 Understanding a generator’s function and specific application is pivotal when determining whether critical standby power or basic standby power is required, says sustainable productivity solutions provider Atlas Copco South Africa business line manager David Stanford. He tells Engineering News... →

CRITICAL POWER Owing to increased power outages in South Africa, there is a growing interest in alternative forms of power

Supplier launches dual-purpose generators

By: Malusi Mkhize 4th December 2015 Welding, rigging and construction equipment supplier Renttech South Africa, has launched a new, “one-of-a-kind” dual purpose welder-generator unit to the local market. The unit which features a CE conformity marking for international safety standards, offers various industries, including the... →

TB patients benefit from alternative energy solution

4th December 2015 A pilot project designed to provide alternative power to Tuberculosis (TB) patients at the Windsor East Clinic located in Randburg, Johannesburg will ensure uninterrupted treatment for tuberculosis patients during times of power outages and load shedding. The Department of Science and Technology... →

UNINTERRUPTED TREATMENT Hydrogen fuel cell technology assists in providing continuous healthcare for tuberculosis patients

Genset components supplier offers repair, maintenance support

4th December 2015 Genset building and electro-mechanical power provider Vert Energy Group is offering a holistic service to electro-mechanical power generation mining that encompass the supply of dependable components to generator manufactures through the support of repair and maintenance facilities throughout... →

GRANT ROBERTSON Providing backup for backup solutions to minimise downtime on prime and standby generators

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