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Energy Efficiency and Management
EV charging system enhances energy efficiency, optimises use
By: Simone Liedtke 1st November 2024 Multinational technology company ABB’s Terra DC Fast Charger is positioned as a solution that advances both energy efficiency and sustainability in the electric vehicle (EV) charging industry, ABB product marketing specialist for smart power Veron Maharaj says, adding that the charger leverages... →
Collaborative robot enhances energy efficiency, sustainability
By: Simone Liedtke 1st November 2024 Multinational technology company ABB’s YuMi collaborative robot is playing a transformative role by contributing to both operational efficiency and environmental responsibility, making it an essential tool in modern manufacturing and beyond, says ABB robotics local division manager Julian Pillay.... →
Initiative improves efficiency for farmers
1st November 2024 Through its Smart Farming initiative, power transmission and motion control products distributor BMG offers solutions that are aimed at conserving power, enhancing operational efficiency and minimising downtime through effective maintenance strategies. As farming operations face increasing... →
Unleash the power of 4-in-1 technology with Astron Energy’s Quartech™ fuel
1st November 2024 Energy products supplier Astron Energy is proud to introduce its advanced fuel formulations Quartech™ and Quartech D™, designed to give your vehicle maximum performance and protection. Available in ULP 95, ULP 93 and Diesel 50 ppm, Astron Energy Quartech fuel delivers a next-level driving... →
Intelligent heating solutions drive sustainability efforts
By: Simone Liedtke 1st November 2024 Amid increasing concerns over rising electricity costs and a growing demand for sustainable energy, vertically integrated sustainable technology group Rubicon’s Apex SGS solar geyser system offers an innovative and smart approach to energy efficiency in water heating. Designed and manufactured... →
Milestone for net-zero carbon emission buildings
10th November 2023 Having successfully achieved a Net-Zero Carbon Level 2 measured certification from the Green Building Council of South Africa (GBCSA) for its existing properties in Gauteng, real estate investment trust (REIT) Redefine Properties notes that the milestone marks the first time in South Africa that... →
New spray increases energy efficiency
10th November 2023 Sustainability has propelled the creation of new technologies, with the economical use of energy resources becoming an important objective within metalworking companies, says fluid technology solutions specialist technotrans business development manager Hary Kosciesza. Consequently, technotrans... →
Reducing grid reliance to reduce costs
10th November 2023 With loadshedding impacting productivity and income generation, and increasing safety and security risks, investing in solar photovoltaic (PV) has become more common. Consequently, getting a thorough electrical usage and needs analysis done to determine the best system design is a need that... →
COORDINATED COST REDUCTION Combined with sophisticated hybrid inverters, the use of self-generated energy can be increased by drawing power from both the grid and battery storage, decreasing grid reliance
Thermal solutions increase efficiency
By: Lynne Davies 10th November 2023 An integrated site energy management plan is strongly advised amid South Africa’s power constraints, as it demonstrates opportunities – such as integrating electrical and thermal systems – to increase overall energy efficiency, says steam and boiler operations and maintenance service provider... →
PRESERVATION OF RESOURCES The preservation of resources of production and reducing their use can be achieved through efficient processes and operations, or systems integration, resulting in lower production costs
CoCT on track to become African energy diversification beacon
By: Tracy Hancock 11th November 2022 The City of Cape Town (CoCT) is working on diversifying its energy resources to significantly reduce its reliance on struggling State-owned power utility Eskom in the next two years and, thereby, the impact of loadshedding on its customers. The municipality intends to end loadshedding for... →
Efficient management of constrained energy supply vital
By: Tracy Hancock 11th November 2022 It is important that local municipalities manage South Africa’s available power supply as efficiently as possible by adopting smart-grid enabling products, as the country continues to battle electricity generation constraints, especially with President Cyril Ramaphosa having stated that... →
Climate change major energy efficiency driver
By: Tracy Hancock 11th November 2022 While the implementation of energy efficiency measures reduces demand on South Africa’s fragile power system, the climate change agenda continues to significantly influence corporate South Africa’s efforts in this respect, says renewable-energy solutions company Solareff – a member of nonprofit... →
Efficient trucks added to fleet
By: Halima Frost 13th May 2022 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 Shane Hawyes says the benefit of the acquisition is threefold. →
Project launched to fast-track energy, water transition
By: Halima Frost 13th May 2022 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 as a vibrant job market. SAIA is a collaboration between the governments of South Africa and... →
Tracker technology increases PV efficacy
By: Halima Frost 13th May 2022 The Genius Tracker from solar energy equipment supplier GameChange Solar can increase a solar photovoltaic (PV) installation’s harnessing efficacy by up to 25% as opposed to a static tracking system. The single axis tracker can be installed on slopes of about 7%, “but it could be designed to... →
Two installations prove company’s mettle
By: Halima Frost 13th May 2022 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 commissioned a steam generation plant for a notable brewery in Accra, Ghana, in January, which entailed... →
Risk reduction and decision support for financial investments in solar PV projects
13th May 2022 The CSIR Energy Centre commissioned a quality and reliability laboratory for testing solar photovoltaic (PV) module reliability in accelerated timeframes to support local manufacturers, project developers, system owners, and lenders in the PV value chain. The lab features accelerated stress test... →
Battery installation bolsters solar plant efficacy
By: Halima Frost 13th May 2022 Renewable-energy turnkey provider African Clean Energy Solutions (ACES) Renewables is installing two 540 kWh hybrid lithium-ion batteries at a business park near the Eastgate shopping centre, in Gauteng, to ensure energy efficiency amid load-shedding disruptions. The project, which includes the... →
Amendments demand stringent compliance
By: Claire O'Reilly 5th November 2021 With the new amendments to the Carbon Tax Act earmarked to pave the way for developing a national standard to approve offset carbon positive projects and administer these projects on a national database, Economic Development Solutions (EDS) head of business development Eckart Zollner says... →
Mobile e-air compressor suitable for niche markets
By: Claire O'Reilly 5th November 2021 Given global demand for carbon-neutral products, industrial equipment manufacturer Atlas Copco Industrial Southern Africa is increasing its range of electric equipment, such as its mobile e-air compressor, says business line manager David Stanford. →
Energy consumption reduced with new pumps
5th November 2021 The installation of pumps manufacturer and supplier Grundfos pumps and related equipment as part of an international beer brewer’s expansion in Gauteng highlights a common commitment to water and energy efficiency. →
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. →
Portfolio ensures better efficiency
By: Anna Moross 7th May 2021 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 power consumption by up to 10%. →
Digitalisation key to energy efficiency
By: Anna Moross 7th May 2021 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 Development Institute (SANEDI) data and knowledge management programme project manager Teslim Mohammed... →
Project focuses on guidelines for SMEs
By: Anna Moross 7th May 2021 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 says that, for the remainder of the year, the project will focus on developing sector-specific energy... →
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 compact housing, has been designed for optimum system efficiency. →
Energy efficiency digital platform launched
By: Anna Moross 7th May 2021 Leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, Schneider Electric, launched its energy efficient EcoStruxure Automation Expert, its software-centric universal automation system, at the Hannover Messe 2021, which was held online last month. →
Uniconfort
7th May 2021 Uniconfort manufactures and installs Biomass Plants up to 30 MWth and Cogeneration Systems up to 5 MWe. Our Mission is to give Value to Biomass and Waste from wood, industrial and agricultural processes, converting all into Clean Energy. The Biomass Boilers produce steam, hot water, superheated... →
Company introduces new super premium efficiency motors 
By: Natasha Odendaal 7th May 2021 Brazilian motor and controls manufacturer WEG’s South African subsidiary Zest WEG has introduced its new WEG IE4-rated super-premium efficiency motor to the South African market. The motor, available in the size range between 37 kW and 355 kW, is being phased into the company’s WEG W22 range from... →
Cooling equipment to increase energy efficiency of data centres
By: Cameron Mackay 6th November 2020 There is a significant push to provide energy efficient technologies for data centre applications to reduce their carbon footprint and reduce energy costs. Consequently, data centres can save significantly in terms of energy and associated costs by ensuring their cooling solutions are designed... →
Company releases efficient lighting range
6th November 2020 Lighting technology manufacturer BEKA Schréder last month announced the launch of the ECOBAY, a light-emitting-diode (LED) lighting range with a high return on investment. According to BEKA Schréder, ECOBAY is the ideal luminaire for lighting industrial facilities at optimised light levels, and... →
Noticeable growth in smart home market
By: Cameron Mackay 6th November 2020 There has been noteworthy growth in the local smart home and building automation market in the past three years, owing to the growing demand for energy efficiency, says automation solutions provider ElectroMechanica (EM) product manager Ryan Whitelaw. EM has focused on expanding its product... →
Flowmeters can reduce wasted energy
By: Cameron Mackay 6th November 2020 Specialised importer and distributor of industrial and electronic products Actum Group offers a range of energy efficient products to service a variety of industrial and electric applications. “In our energy efficiency range, we have world-leading brands that can help customers run not only a... →
Pandemic prompts local focus on energy efficiency
By: Cameron Mackay 6th November 2020 Owing to Covid-19, the South African National Energy Development Institute (Sanedi) has witnessed an increase in the number of new applications from companies for the Section 12L Energy Efficiency tax incentive. “With companies aiming to be competitive under the pandemic and remain in business,... →
New label can improve consumer education
By: Tracy Hancock 8th May 2020 The next challenge for the South African domestic appliance industry is the migration to a new energy efficiency label under the Appliance Energy Efficiency Standards and Labelling (S&L) programme to improve consumer education. The label will simplify energy classes and provide explanations of... →
Local energy not managed efficiently
By: Tracy Hancock 8th May 2020 South Africa is not using its world-class renewable energy resources to drive energy efficiency, says independent conservation organisation World Wide Fund for Nature South Africa (WWF-SA) urban futures project manager Louise Scholtz. “If we were, South Africa’s Integrated Resources Plan 2019... →
Solutions, new tech punted for energy use
By: Natasha Odendaal 8th May 2020 There is an increasing need to think outside of the box when it comes to South Africa’s energy approach, not only in the energy mix, but in how it is managed and used, says Zest WEG newly appointed group CEO Juliano Vargas. Zest WEG, the South African subsidiary of Brazilian motor and controls... →
South Africa has duty to address SADC energy efficiency
By: Tracy Hancock 8th May 2020 South Africa has a duty to make the energy efficiency knowledge accrued through the Industrial Energy Efficiency Project (IEEP) more accessible to the rest of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region to help drive its economic development through globally competitive... →
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