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Eskom releases names of transformer suppliers amid rising localisation pressures
Eskom has released the names to Engineering News of the five transformer companies appointed to a panel of suppliers that will compete for upcoming contracts for a total of 101 large-scale...
Growing interest in SA for Steam turbine self - generation
Steam turbines provide a valuable opportunity for many industries in South Africa to self-generate more of their own power requirements – and often from alternative fuels produced as a by-product...
State-of-the-art power solutions to be showcased
The latest advancements in hybrid power solutions encompassing renewable energy and energy storage, as well as innovative electric motors and drive technology, will all be on display at this year’s...
Kusile power plant project, South Africa – update
Unit 5 was transferred to Eskom's generation division on June 30.
Locally manufactured medium voltage softstarters
In what is said to be a first for South Africa, medium voltage softstarters are now being manufactured locally – reducing lead times and offering a more cost-effective option for customers. WEG...
WEG Africa pioneers local manufacture of MV softstarters in SA
WEG Africa has become the first OEM to produce medium voltage (MV) softstarters in South Africa, reducing lead times for customers and supporting the drive for local manufacture. The WEG SSW7000...
Founded in 1961, WEG has grown into a global solutions provider of industrial electrical technologies. WEG is one of the largest electric motor manufacturers in the world producing more than...
Standby gensets not viable option while loadshedding persists
Selecting a generator set with a standby power rating might have been sufficient ten to 15 years ago but is no longer a viable option to cope with the current severity of local power disruptions...
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Reserve Bank trims key rate by 25 basis points, stresses tough backdrop
South Africa's central bank opted for another small cut to its main interest rate on Thursday, stressing the global economic backdrop was tough and the outlook highly uncertain despite domestic...
AgriSA says agriculture’s ability to reduce emissions recognised at COP29
With the COP29 conference under way until November 22, industry body AgriSA says the global climate change agenda is increasingly recognising the critical role of agriculture and farmers. As...
Hulamin improves product quality with new hot-edge inductors from Primetals
Engineering and plant construction company Primetals Technologies has recently signed the final acceptance certificate with aluminium producer Hulamin following the successful installation and...
