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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.
A rebranded WEG set to make powerful debut at Electra Mining Africa
WEG has maintained a formidable presence on the African continent for over four decades, consistently demonstrating its industry-leading capabilities at Electra Mining Africa under the Zest WEG...
WEG Africa’s Ghana branch marks 15 years of serving West Africa
Set up in 2009, initially to provide parts support to the growing installed base in West Africa at the time, WEG Africa’s Ghana operation has transformed into a fully-fledged branch. Through an...
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...
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European Union elevates South Africa’s R105bn green hydrogen project to new high
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen elevated South Africa’s R105-billion Nelson Mandela Bay green-hydrogen-to-green-ammonia project to a new high when she singled it out for special...
Ford Wildlife Trust supports EWT to protect the ‘vulnerable’ Blue Crane
There is growing concern about the future of South Africa's national bird, the Blue Crane, with a high risk of extinction in the wild in the medium term, the Ford Wildlife Trust reports. It points...
Court ruling opens way for much-delayed DCT Pier 2 transaction
The KwaZulu-Natal High Court has dismissed an application to have Transnet’s July 2023 selection of a preferred bidder to develop and upgrade the Durban Container Terminal (DCT) Pier 2, in...