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An image of Karen de Bruyn the head of development at G7 Renewable Energies
The importance of organisational culture in supporting women
27th August 2021

Project developer G7 Renewable Energies head of development Karen de Bruyn has spoken about the importance of organisational culture in supporting careers for women in previously male dominated... 


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Hydrogen a suitable greener alternative
27th August 2021 By: Nadine Ramdass

South Africa’s Gas Act defines “gas” as natural gas (CH4) and hydrogen (H2). Hydrogen will, in the future, be a suitable substitute for natural gas to support decarbonisation, says South African... 


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LNG opportunities abound
27th August 2021 By: Nadine Ramdass

The anticipated decline of Mozambique’s Pande & Temane gasfields creates a need for new sources of natural gas for the local industry, says engineering services consulting firm WSP regional... 


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Important link between South Africa’s mining industry and its public capital markets is broken
27th August 2021 By: Martin Creamer

With South Africa needing more listings on its stock exchanges, what can be done to encourage companies in general and junior mining companies in particular to go public? A lot of the building... 


South African energy efficient lighting study to start soon
21st July 2021 By: Schalk Burger

A new study on energy efficient lighting in South Africa will be undertaken as part of the South African-German Energy Partnership, which includes the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy... 


Manufacturer provides solutions for distance learning
16th July 2021 By: Cameron Mackay

Educational engineering equipment manufacturer and importer Amtec Techniquip has developed new products to assist in local distance learning at a time when learners cannot physically access their... 


Kyalami receives energy performance certificate
8th July 2021 By: Schalk Burger

The Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit and International Convention Centre has received its energy performance certificate with a rating of B, says South African National Energy Development Institute... 


EPC regulations roll out promoted
2nd July 2021 By: Cameron Mackay

The South African National Accreditation System (SANAS) is actively promoting the roll-out of the new Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) Regulations. This is being done through SANAS’ new... 


Itochu partners with Shell to lower its mining sites’ carbon footprint
1st July 2021 By: Donna Slater

Petrochemicals company Shell International and Tokyo-headquartered investment firm Itochu Corporation have agreed to collaborate to accelerate the digitalisation and decarbonisation of Itochu’s... 


Aligning energy transition with 1.5°C climate target will yield jobs windfall
Aligning energy transition with 1.5°C climate target will yield jobs windfall
1st July 2021 By: Terence Creamer

An energy transition aligned with a 1.5°C-compatible climate pathway has net positive effects on job creation, a new report published by the International Renewable Energy Agency (Irena) states.... 


SANEDI encourages consumers to save energy
29th June 2021 By: Schalk Burger

Modified consumer behaviour and the implementation of energy-efficient solutions can reduce electricity demand, while also enabling South Africans to save money on their energy bill, says South... 


ENERGY STORAGE  
250kVA, 1MWh containerised battery system in operation within Sabi Sands South Africa
Time billing solutions in battery storage
25th June 2021 By: Anna Moross

Energy storage is becoming a critical part of business operations and a vital element of the economy, particularly in the manufacturing sector, says solar energy company Blockpower director Kyle... 


KLIPHEUWEL WIND FARM 
The demand particularly pertains to . . . the hybridisation of wind energy, which allows for electricity to be generated from two or more sources with storage
Wind an energy storage game changer – association
25th June 2021 By: Anna Moross

Wind energy is important in driving potential demand for energy storage, says nonprofit organisation South African Wind and Energy Association (SAWEA) CEO Ntombifuthi Ntuli. 


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... 


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