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Energy Efficiency

Image of Nord’s maintenance system
Drive-based solutions enhance efficiency, safety of machines
3rd June 2022

Engineering Solutions provider BMG’s Nord predictive maintenance solutions offer fast, efficient and comprehensive evaluation of analogue and digital data, to enhance the operational efficiency and... 


Tech company commissioned to run upgrades in UAE
3rd June 2022

Global technology company ABB has installed ABB Ability System 800xA, called the market-leading distributed control system (DCS) automation platform, to upgrade three grinding units at Star Super... 


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Automation supplier launches MV VSDs
3rd June 2022 By: Mandisa Nyathi

Earlier this month electrification and automation product supplier ElectroMechanica (EM) extended their portfolio with the launch of the high-performance and cost-effective Delta MVF23/MVF20 series... 


PREMIUM EFFICIENCY
A motor’s purchase price typically makes up only about 2% of its lifecycle cost over 10 years
Motor efficiency critical for sustainability
3rd June 2022 By: Simone Liedtke

In pursuit of global targets to reduce climate change, many countries have enforced the use of various efficiency classes of motors, but Africa, including South Africa, does not have something... 


An image of an air-cooled condenser.
Local assembly of MACC drives to slash lead times
3rd June 2022

Drive technology supplier SEW Eurodrive’s expanded local capability out of its new Aeroton facility will include the assembly of SEW M-Series Air Cooled Condenser (MACC) air-cooled condenser drives... 


Enlit Africa is back
27th May 2022

Enlit Africa returns to Cape Town as a live conference and exhibition from June 7 to 9 this year, focusing on the current opportunities and challenges in the energy sector – from self-generation... 


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... 


Energy transition to be discussed at Enlit
27th May 2022

As South Africa experiences yet another period of load-shedding, the option of generating electricity for personal use is starting to look all the more attractive. 


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Workable solutions to mitigate SA’s energy crisis
27th May 2022

South Africans have become accustomed to working and living with load-shedding over the past few years. Scheduled and unscheduled power outages have become a reality, with 1 130 hours of planned... 


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First hydrogen-burning power plant operational
27th May 2022

Energy supplier Long Ridge Energy Terminal (Long Ridge) – a subsidiary unit of transportation and infrastructure company Fortress Transportation and Infrastructure Investors and an affiliate... 


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Hydro project achieves commercial operation
27th May 2022

The Nyamwamba 11, 7.8MW hydropower project reached its PPA Commercial Operation Date (COD) on March 17, 2022. 


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NCPC-SA energy efficiency objectives ‘big opportunity’ to reduce South Africa’s carbon intensity
26th May 2022 By: Simone Liedtke

Considering the economic objectives in South Africa, despite the challenges facing the country, the National Cleaner Production Centre of South Africa (NCPC-SA) believes there remains a “big... 


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Green Building Council relocates to new building in Cape Town
25th May 2022 By: Donna Slater

The Green Building Council South Africa (GBCSA) will be moving to a new 330 m3 green office at Growthpoint Properties’ River Park facility, in Mowbray, in Cape Town, on June 1 under a three-year... 


A condenser lift using a hydraulic gantry at a heavy lift job in South Africa
Efficient trucks added to fleet
13th May 2022 By: Halima Frost

Heavy lifting and rigging specialist Lovemore Bros added four new trucks from global truck manufacturer Volvo to its heavy lifting and materials handling fleet. Lovemore Bros heavy rigging manager... 


A photo of Lee-Hendor Ruiters speaking at teh launch of the The South African Industry Adaption (SAIA) project which was launched last month to accelerate South African industry’s energy and water transition a collaboration between the governments of South Africa and Flanders, in Belgium, and the United Nations Industrial Development Corporation
Project launched to fast-track energy, water transition
13th May 2022 By: Halima Frost

The South African Industry Adaption (SAIA) project was launched last month to accelerate South African industry’s energy and water transition to a decarbonised, green and inclusive economy, as well... 


A large 3 000 kg/h burner installed at local food, home and personal care product producer, in Isando,
Two installations prove company’s mettle
13th May 2022 By: Halima Frost

Industrial boiler manufacturer Steam Generation has successfully completed two projects in Africa that highlight its ability to improve energy efficiency and management for clients. “We... 


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DA wants State of Disaster declared on Eskom
12th May 2022 By: Sane Dhlamini

Democratic Alliance Shadow Minister of Public Enterprises Ghaleb Cachalia on Thursday called for a State of Disaster to be declared on power utility Eskom following a heavy run of load-shedding... 


Flood damage to roads in KZN
New infrastructure vulnerable to climate change owing to mismanagement, corruption
10th May 2022 By: Darren Parker

New infrastructure was just as vulnerable to climate change as ageing infrastructure, said South African Local Government Association (Salga) senior climate change adviser Slindile Maphumulo on May... 


ADVANTAGEOUS TOOL Companies can determine the potential energy savings servo-hydraulics can realise for a specific machine by using an online energy calculator Baumüller introduced this year
Servo-hydraulic tech reduces energy needs
6th May 2022 By: Tracy Hancock

As most machinery is manufactured overseas, there is not much local demand for servo-hydraulic technology, but “massive” energy savings can be achieved, says local industrial automation solutions... 


Netcare receives SAEEC award for energy savings, energy efficiency
5th May 2022 By: Schalk Burger

Hospital group Netcare has received the South African Energy Efficiency Confederation (SAEEC) 2021 Award for Commercial Corporate Company of the Year in recognition of its contribution to energy... 


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Gas industry gearing up for growth
29th April 2022 By: Anna Moross

Decisions and announcements made last year by a number of state owned entities have inched South Africa closer to the implementation of a successful gas-to-power programme, says engineering... 


An image of Stefano Marani CEO of Renergen
Project aims to boost gas industry in SA
29th April 2022 By: Anna Moross

Natural gas and helium producer Renergen is securing financing for Phase 2 of its Virginia gas project the completion of which it hopes to achieve by 2025. The project comprises exploration and... 


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Delivering compressed natural gas to industry
29th April 2022

Supplier of premium quality gas SLCNG is a wholly owned subsidiary of SLG that has been delivering large-scale compressed natural gas (CNG) to industry since 2015. The operation is based in... 


An image of a power utility
Energy mix required to assist with power generation challenges
22nd April 2022 By: Anna Moross

All possible creative and innovative energy solutions must be explored to mitigate the challenges faced by State-owned power utility Eskom while it tries to diversify the energy mix and reduce the... 


An image depicting white hydrogen energy storage containers with wind turbines and solar panels outdoors
Prompt build of hydrogen economy needed
15th April 2022 By: Sabrina Jardim

Amid load-shedding, and a reliance on diesel-fired, open-cycle gas turbine power stations being economically unviable, South Africa’s efforts to build a green hydrogen economy should be... 


An image depicting Dr Jack Fletcher and Niels Luchters analysing and discussing plans in an office space
Many hydrogen opportunities in S Africa
15th April 2022 By: Sabrina Jardim

The export of green hydrogen is an opportunity South Africa should capitalise on, as are a number of other hydrogen opportunities that are available, says hydrogen-focused company Hydrogen Energy... 


Image of a smiling Ebrahim Takolia, CEO of Green Hydrogen Solutions
Pilot projects can launch hydrogen economy locally
15th April 2022 By: Sabrina Jardim

South Africa should move forward with pilot projects to enable the green hydrogen economy to grow on a larger scale, says project integrator and technology provider Green Hydrogen Solutions founder... 


An image depicting white and blue hydrogen energy storage containers, a wind turbine and solar panels set outdoors
Green hydrogen economy to bring opportunities for S Africa
15th April 2022 By: Sabrina Jardim

Government needs to hasten implementation of policies and execute its investment commitments to enable a local hydrogen economy, says National Society of Black Engineers president Mdu Mlaba. “This... 


Sicelo Xulu appointed chair of SANEDI's new board
6th April 2022 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The South African National Energy Development Institute (SANEDI) has announced new board appointments, following the expiration of the prior board’s term. The new board, appointed by Mineral... 


Partnership launched to overcome climate resiliency barriers in energy, water
6th April 2022 By: Donna Slater

A joint project to accelerate South Africa’s energy and water transitions to be more efficient and sustainable – the South African Industry Adaption (SAIA) project – was officially launched on... 


Global energy supply crisis can be ameliorated through greater focus on energy efficiency, says SANEDI
28th March 2022 By: Schalk Burger

There are fears of a global energy supply crisis affecting electricity and fuel security, precipitated by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, while uncertainty around oil supply from Russia, which is the... 


Solar panels and wind turbines generating energy
Project management skills vital for local energy transition
25th March 2022 By: Sabrina Jardim

Project management skills are imperative to ensure that South Africa’s clean energy transition is successful, says organisation National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) president Mdu Mlaba and... 


Image of somebody replacing the word fossil with the words green energy
Infrastructure investment needed for transition
25th March 2022 By: Sabrina Jardim

Local energy generating sites should be established throughout the country when providing sufficient capacity, says Economic Development Solutions (EDS) head of business development Eckart Zollner,... 


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SA faces challenges in energy transition
25th March 2022 By: Sabrina Jardim

South Africa is struggling to address the energy security and economic imperatives of the national energy requirements, owing to the delay in implementation of new capacity additions and  the... 


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Lithium-ion batteries assisting energy transition
25th March 2022 By: Sabrina Jardim

Cape Town-based energy equipment and solutions provider Solar MD is expanding its production capabilities for South Africa to meet the expected demand for renewable-energy solutions, owing to the... 


An image depicting GameChange Solar's tracker solar racking systems
Solar energy relevant for SA’s energy transition
25th March 2022 By: Sabrina Jardim

The pricing of solar modules is continually improving and the technology is expected to be beneficial for South Africa’s energy transition, says solar energy equipment supplier GameChange Solar... 


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