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Power & Electricity World
Privatisation slowly becoming reality
By: Tracy Hancock 20th March 2020 The type of participants attending this year’s Power & Electricity World Africa & The Solar Show are proof that Africa seeks to become less reliant on governments for its electricity supply, says event organiser Terrapinn Power & Electricity World Africa conference producer Caroline Mubima.... →
Growing interest in green bonds
By: Tracy Hancock 20th March 2020 Local interest in green bond and/or securitisation instruments is robust and growing, says financial services provider Nedbank’s Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) debt capital markets origination principal, Arvana Singh. Nedbank issued R2.7-billion in 2019 across two auctions, which it says... →

Africa can develop on low-carbon growth path
By: Tracy Hancock 20th March 2020 Choosing between a low-carbon future and Africa’s economic growth is a false dichotomy, as these goals do not need to be in competition, says independent power producer Pele Energy Group founder Fumani Mthembi, a speaker at this year’s Power & Electricity World Africa. “The global investment... →

Collaboration needed in electrical sector
By: Tracy Hancock 20th March 2020 South Africa’s entire electrical sector needs a “shake up” and a lot more collaboration, Electrical Conformance Board of South Africa (ECBSA) MD Peter Pedrick has learnt since taking up his position in May last year. Historically, South Africa was internationally recognised for its effective... →

Re-engineering of coal sector skills needed
By: Tracy Hancock 20th March 2020 The South African renewable-energy sector will not have an adequate pipeline of competent individuals to train if it does not endeavour to re-engineer the skills of workers in the Limpopo and Mpumalanga coal mining regions, South African Renewable Energy Technology Centre (Saretec) director Naim... →

Andrew Mentis
19th November 2019 Established in 1950, Andrew Mentis started as a precision engineering works and has grown into a leading supplier of steel grating on the African continent. Grating is an engineered product and Andrew Mentis manufactures it in such a way as to ensure that it has the appropriate load-bearing... →

OLI SA
By: Creamer Media Reporter 23rd August 2019 The world’s top-selling manufacturer and distributor of electric and pneumatic vibrators, OLI, now offers stainless steel industrial motors for clean and efficient plant operations. Established in 1961, OLI remains committed to delivering high-quality market-orientated products with a central... →

Concurrent events to unfold at PEWA
15th March 2019 The Power & Electricity World Africa (PEWA) event brings innovators, disrupters and change agents together to talk and engage in business pertaining to power and electricity. →

PEWA to focus on women and youth participation in energy
By: Mamaili Mamaila 15th March 2019 The Power & Electricity World Africa (PEWA) conference will focus on innovation, investment, and women and youth participation in energy as it welcomes forty African countries for its twenty-second edition this year. →

Africa needs to embrace all forms of energy, says Van Loggerenberg
By: Mamaili Mamaila 15th March 2019 There is huge demand for electricity in Africa, with about 600-million people on the continent who have no access to electricity. →

Equipment supplier to spread its wings outside South Africa
By: Mamaili Mamaila 15th March 2019 Industrial equipment supplier Vermeer will attend The Solar Show Africa 2019 which is combined with the 2019 Power and Electricity World Africa (PEWA) conference at the Sandton Convention Centre on March 26 and 27, 2019. →

Lesedi exploring opportunities in Africa at PEWA
By: Mamaili Mamaila 15th March 2019 Engineering, procurement, project management and maintenance solutions house Lesedi Nuclear Services will, for the second time, attend the Power and Electricity World Africa (PEWA) conference taking place on March 26 to 27. →

PV solar energy the solution to power woes
By: Mamaili Mamaila 15th March 2019 The energy sector in Africa is under pressure, considering its inability to supply sufficient power for end-users, says photovoltaic (PV) solar industry supplier Valsa Trading MD Svilen Voychev. →

PEWA to set stage for African energy investment once again
By: Marleny Arnoldi 16th March 2018 With 600-million people in Africa not having access to electricity, the onus is on Power & Electricity World Africa (PEWA) to provide the platform that will encourage investment in infrastructure and grid connection across Africa. →

Eskom to use PEWA as engagement platform
By: Marleny Arnoldi 16th March 2018 With new board members appointed at State-owned utility Eskom, it is important that they create credibility and communicate adequately with the market on what they are doing to stabilise the utility, and the hosting of this year’s Power & Electricity World Africa (PEWA) will be used as a platform... →

Energy management automation products to be exhibited at PEWA
By: Marleny Arnoldi 16th March 2018 Electrical solutions and lighting specialist organisation Magnet Group will exhibit at Power & Electricity World Africa (PEWA) on March 27 and 28 at the Sandton Convention Centre, in Gauteng. →

Engine manufacturer offers new generator engine series
By: Marleny Arnoldi 16th March 2018 Engine manufacturer Cummins’ South African branch will take its latest engine series of gensets, the QSG12, to market in the second quarter of 2018. →

Sarens siba
16th March 2018 It is the mission of heavy-lifting and engineered transport specialist Sarens to be the reference in crane rental services, heavy lifting and engineered transport. Understanding the need for change and transformation in the South African market, as well as the need to incorporate previously... →

Arc 1
16th March 2018 High-quality welding and cutting products and services supplier Arc 1 is focused on supporting the fabrication industry in Southern Africa. Based in Elandsfontein, Germiston, the company intends to be the supplier of choice for those fabrication customers wanting to procure high-quality welding... →

PV monitoring solutions cater for increasing solar use
By: Marleny Arnoldi 16th March 2018 Leading Germany-based solar monitoring, smart energy and feed-in management company Solar-Log will showcase its professional solution for qualified photovoltaic (PV) system monitoring and energy management at the Power & Electricity World Africa (PEWA) event on March 27 and 28, which will be held... →

Waste-to-energy significant to Africa’s energy mix
By: Marleny Arnoldi 16th March 2018 Integrated infrastructure delivery company AECOM says waste-to-energy (WtE) electricity conversion can play a significant role in the future of Africa’s energy mix, providing extra support to fossil-fuel baseload power stations. →

POWER IN WASTE With 54-million people generating waste in South Africa, the potential to use that waste for energy conversion is promising
Microgrid powers Kruger Park lodge resort
17th March 2017 American battery manufacturer Aquion Energy last month announced the completion of a newly installed offgrid microgrid at a nature lodge resort in Kruger National Park in South Africa, which consists of a 55 kWh Aquion Aspen battery bank, paired with a 10 kW solar array. Aquion, which... →

Power products on display at Solar Show Africa
By: Nadine James 17th March 2017 Global electronics company Omron Electronics will showcase its power-monitoring, power-management and energy-saving products at the Solar Show Africa 2017 – which runs alongside the Power & Electricity World Africa 2017 conference taking place at the Sandton Convention Centre on March 28 and 29.... →

Lack of reliable power supply hinders Africa’s growth – trade commission
By: Nadine James 17th March 2017 Despite an uptick in planned power-generation projects, it is still fair to say that Africa lacks reliable power supply, which has prevented the continent’s economies from developing in line with their potential, says Austrian Trade Commission Advantage Austria. “The effects of the lack of... →

Automation products on display at event
17th March 2017 Industrial product supplier Magnet’s stand at the Power & Electricity World Africa 2017 conference and exhibition, taking place at the Sandton Convention Centre on March 28 and 29, will highlight the company’s Carlo Gavazzi automation products portfolio. →

Amid challenges, power sector offers massive opportunities
By: Nadine James 17th March 2017 Although the power and electricity sector in Africa faces massive challenges, it also offers massive opportunities, says Power & Electricity World Africa (PEWA) event organiser Terrapinn. →

Stainless steel body hopes to boost product demand at event
By: Nadine James 17th March 2017 Industry body and lobby group the Southern Africa Stainless Steel Development Association (Sassda) hopes to drive demand for stainless steel products by exhibiting at Water Show Africa 2017, which runs alongside Power & Electricity World Africa held at the Sandton Convention Centre on March 28... →

Govt’s involvement in promoting energy efficiency needed
17th March 2017 Government should be more proactive and involved in encouraging energy efficiency, as it lies at the core of sustained economic growth, says the National Cleaner Production Centre of South Africa (NCPC-SA). This, along with the statement that industries and businesses must prepare more... →

Carport can provide shade and electricity
4th March 2016 Advanced power systems supplier Sinetech has developed a carport that not only provides shade but can boil the kettle for a hot cup of tea. The carport will be on display at the 2016 edition of Power and Electricity World Africa on March 15 and 16. At 72 m2 , the 4-berth carport that provides... →

Rural areas could benefit from decentralised energy
By: Simon Sonnekus 4th March 2016 Autonomous and stable supply of decentralised energy might be the answer for Africans who are often without electricity because of unreliable energy sources, says energy storage systems supplier Battco director Gerhard Swart. “Many of the electricity problems in Africa stem from the concept of a... →

Conference to attract twice as much footfall
By: Simon Sonnekus 4th March 2016 This year’s Power & Electricity World Africa conference will host twice as many delegates as last year, with utilities, independent power providers (IPPs) and government officials confirmed from more than 33 African countries. The event will be held at the Sandton Convention Centre, in... →

Africa viable option for investment in power infrastructure
By: Simon Sonnekus 4th March 2016 Expanding Africa’s power and electricity infrastructure remains a viable prospect for investors and businesses, with numerous investment opportunities available owing to new developments, says infrastructure investment and asset management company African Infrastructure Investment Managers (AIIM)... →

NATURAL ENERGY The migration from traditional to renewable-energy sources has encouraged foreign investment opportunities
Steel producer for PV system to exhibit at expo
4th March 2016 Local steel supplier Qinisa Steel Solutions will be exhibiting its steel processing capabilities and capacities to customers who are involved in the larger solar photovoltaic (PV) projects in South Africa and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region at the Power and Electricity... →

Clarke Energy provides reliable energy solutions
4th March 2016 KwaZulu-Natal-based multinational engineering, installation and maintenance of reciprocating engine-based power plants and gas engine compression stations company Clarke Energy will exhibit at the 2016 Power & Electricity World Africa event that is being held at the Sandton Convention Centre on... →

Storage a key component for modern energy supply
By: Simon Sonnekus 4th March 2016 Rapid growth in yearly power demand and the high cost involved in expanding national power grids in rural areas are some of the biggest challenges regarding power and electricity supply in African countries, says University of the Western Cape associate professor Bernard Bladergroen. Bladergroen... →

Energy storage system to be launched at conference
By: Simon Sonnekus 4th March 2016 American automotive and energy storage company Tesla’s highly anticipated Powerwall energy storage system will be launched onto the African market by energy solutions provider Dako Power at the 2016 Power and Electricity World Africa exhibition, held from March 15 to 16 at the Sandton Convention... →

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