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Firm warns against motor replacement procrastination
Electric motors consume nearly half of the world’s electricity, according to the International Energy Agency, states WEG's Electric Motor LV&HV executive Fanie Steyn. Therefore, improving motor...
A Buyer's Market: Is it time to invest in solar for your business?
Solar energy has become a visible fixture in South Africa. But many businesses are still holding off on installing solar and storage systems. Can they afford to wait, or is this a good time to make...
Avoid The Pain of Motor Replacement Procrastination
Electric motors consume nearly half of the world's electricity (IEA). From heavy-duty cranes and pumps to conveyor belts and air conditioning, the world literally moves on electric motors....
UCT, Solarise Africa partner in installing backup power project
The University of Cape Town (UCT) and Solarise Africa, together with partners ACES Africa and WEG South Africa, have launched the UCT Faculty of Health Sciences backup power project at the Health...
Powering SA's Municipalities: WEG attends the 71st AMEU Convention
Municipalities throughout South Africa find themselves at a pivotal juncture. While energy demands increase and costs rise, there are also opportunities to participate in a new generation of energy...
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Germany reaffirms €2.68bn commitment to South Africa’s Just Energy Transition
Germany's special envoy for the Just Energy Transition Partnership with South Africa Rainer Baake says his country’s ongoing commitment to the initiative is reflected by the fact that Germany has...
Global steel production declined by 2% in 2025
The World Steel Association (worldsteel) reports that global steel production had reached 1.85-billion tonnes in 2025, a 2% decrease from the 1.89-billion tonnes produced in 2024. The Association...
Africa conference on energy efficiency aims to move from aspiration to implementation
Energy efficiency is one of the quickest and most effective pathways to universal energy access for Africa, as it reduces demand, improves affordability and unlocks socioeconomic opportunities, and...