
ASP Fire News
Modern fire-fighting systems improve mine safety
Fires and potential explosions at mine sites can be averted and mitigated against with the proper use of fire-suppressing technologies, such as water-mist and aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF)...
Innovation strengthens storage confidence
The growth of renewable energy and large-scale battery energy storage systems (BESSs) across Africa is accelerating, but it also introduces new safety challenges that demand advanced fire...
Solar growth sparks safety concerns over fire risks
With solar power now firmly established as a mainstream energy choice for South Africans, ASP Fire, a leading fire risk consulting company, has cautioned that poorly designed or badly installed...
Transformer protection is crucial for corporate clients
Transformer protection is crucial for corporate clients because transformers are essential components in power distribution systems. They step up or down voltage levels to ensure efficient power...
Best fire safety practice for BESS installations
Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) have become increasingly important for supporting renewable energy integration and grid stability. However, they pose unique fire safety challenges due to the...
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Lyra Energy signs private offtaker agreements for inaugural 255 MW solar PV project
Electricity trader Lyra Energy reports that it has entered into power purchase agreements with three private offtakers that will buy a large portion of the electricity to be produced from its 255...
Webber Wentzel launches AI, technology subsidiary
Law firm Webber Wentzel has announced the launch of a new AI, technology and legal operations subsidiary during this year’s African GC Summit, on February 16. This comes as general counsel across...
Electricity reform-type urgency required to save manufacturing – BLSA
Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) CEO Busi Mavuso says in her latest weekly newsletter that the biggest omission in President Cyril Ramaphosa’s February 12 State of the Nation Address (SoNA)...