In celebration of International Women in Engineering Day (INWED) on 23 June, ABB highlights two female engineers who continue to make a difference. ABB is committed to solving some of the biggest... 

Energy management and automation multinational Schneider Electric is planning to partner with more South African manufacturers as part of a strategy geared towards accelerating the expansion of its... 

Eskom’s actions to rectify major boiler defects at its newly built Medupi and Kusile power stations are improving the plants’ energy availability factor. 

Eskom’s actions to rectify major boiler defects at its newly built Medupi and Kusile power stations are improving the plants’ energy availability factor. 

Specialist in the digital transformation of energy management and automation Schneider Electric has announced a service plan for variable speed drives (VSDs), aimed at future-proofing customers’... 

Senwes, one of South Africa’s leading agricultural companies has partnered with Schneider Electric for an ambitious substation upgrade project that now sees the organisation benefiting from... 

Senwes, one of South Africa’s leading agricultural companies has partnered with Schneider Electric for an ambitious substation upgrade project that now sees the organisation benefiting from... 

The African Development Bank has said that Medupi will never make a profit because of delays, design defects and increasing opposition to coal-fired electricity generation. 

Electricity equipment and automation multinational Schneider Electric has appointed South African company Eya Bantu as one of its local engineering and customisation licensed partners for its range... 

Eskom has announced that Kusile Unit 4 has entered into commercial operation. 

Eskom has reported that it has implemented repairs and fixes to generation units 1 to 3 at the Medupi power station. 

ABB recognises that new solutions are needed to manage the pressures being placed on our environment. In acknowledgement of Earth Day on 22 April, ABB  is showcasing the benefits of digital... 

Today, more than ever countries, organisations and industries are committed to Environmental and Social Sustainability strategies (ESS) to decarbonise our planet. In industry, becoming energy... 

Samancor Chrome plans to build a solar photovoltaic plant, with a minimum capacity of 60 MWp, at its Tubatse ferrochrome smelter in Limpopo. 

ABB recognises that new solutions are needed to manage the pressures being placed on our environment The reliability of switchgear is directly linked to the reliability of the entire power supply... 

Gensets manufacturer HIMOINSA Southern Africa was selected to provide a build, own, operate, transfer (BOOT) power solution in the form of 12 MW diesel generator spinning reserve power for fold... 

The ageing electrical infrastructure in South Africa highlights the need for constant monitoring and maintenance to ensure daily functioning, says electricity utility company South Power... 

Zest WEG, a subsidiary of leading Brazilian motor and controls manufacturer WEG, is committed to the development of the African region, and has been servicing the continent for over 40 years.... 

As power outages and loadshedding continue to plague the optimal performance of industrial and mining process plants, Zest WEG is providing standby power solutions that ensure no power loss when... 

Siemens Energy will locate the industrial production of electrolyzis modules in Berlin, and is thus taking the centerpiece of its hydrogen technology to the capital. Start of production at the... 

Automation company Iritron is executing a project for a major South African packaged-goods company, which requires refurbishing and upgrading a plant with the latest optimised control systems.  

Construction and commissioning activities on the remaining Kusile units 5 and 6 continue to progress according to plan. 

Schneider Electric has enhanced its EasyPacT EXE vacuum circuit breaker series, which connects building infrastructures, large commercial buildings and industrial plants to the electricity grid,... 

ABB’s commitment to solving some of the most significant global challenges is only made possible due to its exceptional workforce. A culture of diversity, inclusion and equal opportunity is... 

(Q) Solar PV is priced out of reach of ordinary consumers (A) Five years ago, solar  –  or photovoltaic (PV) – systems may have been prohibitively expensive for most residential customers, and... 

By Vladimir Milovanovic, Vice President, Power Systems, Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric In an era where South Africa faces a continuous and uphill battle in stabilising its energy... 

An integrated suite of solutions is being introduced to support green urbanisation, electric mobility and counter the causes and effects of climate change. The new approach is set to create modern,... 

Leveraging its considerable in-house expertise and local manufacturing capability, Zest WEG recently custom designed and manufactured one of the largest mobile substations ever built in South... 

Zest WEG, a subsidiary of leading Brazilian motor and controls manufacturer WEG, is committed to the development of the African region, and has been servicing the continent for over 40 years.... 

The impact of ongoing power cuts on the SA industry Load shedding has become an ever-present reality in South Africa.  It has a massive effect on South Africa’s GDP, specifically in the... 

In July 2021, about 40 000 South African businesses across the provinces of KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng were rocked by violent protests and looting that left 72 people dead and scores of businesses... 

South Africa’s Mpumalanga province can compensate for a large share of the job losses that will arise in its declining coal sector and lay the foundations for the creation of a new clean-energy hub... 

With renewable energy being a strong supplementary aid in addressing South Africa’s energy challenges, the industry expects an extreme upward trend in renewable energy adoption in 2022. Not only... 

Locally manufactured transformers, switchgear and substations are being supplied to South Africa’s new onshore natural gas and helium project, Tetra4 by local electrical equipment specialist Zest... 

From dense urban areas to remote locations, communities and operations of every application and industry rely on robust, flexible and fully integrated power systems on demand or full-time,... 

Zest WEG has become one of only a few industrial companies to pioneer an E-Commerce facility linked to its new website, allowing its customers to make purchases online. Johan van Niekerk, Zest WEG... 

FM Solutions is proud to announce that it has expanded its service offering to clients with the launch of FM Solutions Technical – a new specialist unit that focuses specifically on delivering... 

Founded in 2019, EZY Switchgear specialises in switchgear refurbishment with a particular focus on complex SF6 gas insulated switchgear. The complicated nature of gas insulated switchgear requires... 

Construction of Kusile has reached the half-way stage. 

Eskom confirmed on August 9 that an explosion at the Medupi power station's Unit 4 generator had resulted in extensive damage to the generator. 

By combining forces, sister companies Rittal and Eplan deliver solutions to speed up processes and boost productivity. Thanks to its established international footprint, these brands have found... 

Unit 1, the last of six generation units of the Medupi power station, has attained commercial operation status.