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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...
WEG Africa’s new Cape Town premises reflect 30 years of growth
Starting out 1994 to serve the metropolitan area with a range of low voltage electric motors, WEG Africa’s Cape Town branch has grown in its size and its offerings, according to Branch Manager...
Helping businesses select the right genset
Despite the growing use of generator sets (gensets) to mitigate power disruptions, there is still confusion about how to choose the appropriate genset based on specific operational demands, notes...
Kusile power plant project, South Africa – update
Eskom has insisted that it is on track to complete the repairs to the ducts in the west stack at the Kusile power station by December 2024.
Understanding standby, Prime and continuous gensets
The increasing reliance of South African businesses on generator sets (gensets) to mitigate power disruptions highlights a crucial need for proper selection based on specific operational demands....
Kusile power plant project, South Africa – update
Unit 5 of Kusile was synchronised to the national grid at the end of December 2023.
Installing higher efficiency motors can help address energy crisis
Energy-intensive industries, such as mining, are increasingly seeking out ways to reduce energy consumption, and the use of the latest motor and drive technology can play a significant role....
Firm hails efficiency plan’s stance on electric motors
Plan to apply the Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) for low-voltage electric motors in South Africa have been hailed by solutions provider WEG Africa as an exciting step toward energy...
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South African court rescinds TotalEnergies oil exploration permit
A South African court has rescinded an environmental authorisation granted to TotalEnergies and its joint venture partner Shell to explore for oil in a block off the Cape coast, a court judgment...
The water storage levels of the Vaal dam increased week-on-week from 106.3% last week to 107.3% this week. The dam, a vital component of the Integrated Vaal River System (IVRS), is currently...
South African rand takes breather after recovery rally
The South African rand softened in early trade on Thursday, after a recovery rally in the past two sessions when the dollar weakened. At 0641 GMT the rand traded at 17.56 against the dollar, about...