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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...
Rational design is not just a tick-box exercise
Rational design is about achieving performance-driven fire safety measures through sound engineering principles. “Rational design is not just a tick-box exercise. It involves a deep understanding...
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Ramokgopa announces four new solar PV projects under REIPPP Bid Window 7
Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa on Monday announced the appointment of four additional preferred bidders for solar photovoltaic (PV) projects under the seventh bid window...
Seven international-led consortia prequalify to bid for $1bn inaugural private grid build programme
South Africa has named seven pre-qualified bidders from an initial list of 17 respondents to the prequalification phase of the country’s inaugural independent transmission project (ITP) programme,...
SA Tech Challenge winners recognised at Science Forum South Africa
Six technology-driven small, medium and micro enterprises were recognised at the SA Tech Challenge 2025 during the opening plenary of the 10th Science Forum South Africa (SFSA) in Pretoria, with a...