In this opinion article, Energy Council of South Africa CEO James Mackay argues that the recent shock return of Stage 6 loadshedding does not signal a return to the dark days of 2023. However, he... 

Eskom reduced the intensity of loadshedding to Stage 4 in the early hours of Monday morning after having shocked the country by rapidly ramping up the intensity of its rotational cuts to Stage 6 in... 

After taking the shock decision to ramp up loadshedding to Stage 6 in the early hours of Sunday February 23 - having declared Stage 3 on Saturday - Eskom is aiming to bring a halt to rotational... 

Water utility Rand Water has warned that ‘extremely’ high water consumption has exacerbated the rapid depletion of its water storage systems. This is despite the utility continuing to supply water... 

By: Ben Selier - Vice President, Secure Power, Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric The world is quickly realising that with the rapid advancement in AI there are also caveats. In short, apart... 

Founded as a dry-type transformer specialist, Trafo Power Solutions says it has expanded its offerings to provide a range of electrical power solutions in Africa. The company notes its growth in... 

Electrical equipment supplier Trafo Power Solutions is advancing its African operations by formalising agreements for in-country support, an initiative that aligns with its strategy to ensure... 

Specialist condition monitoring company WearCheck is showcasing some of its condition monitoring techniques, including scientific oil analysis, transformer oil analysis, reliability services and... 

Having rapidly carved a niche in dry-type transformer applications in Africa, Trafo Power Solutions has steadily grown its offerings – and now sees a future as a leading provider of electrical... 

Scientific oil analysis, transformer oil analysis, reliability services, and water testing and analysis are some of the condition monitoring techniques that will be displayed by specialist... 

Having rapidly carved a niche in dry-type transformer applications in Africa, Trafo Power Solutions has steadily grown its offerings – and now sees a future as a leading provider of electrical... 

Having rapidly carved a niche in dry-type transformer applications in Africa, Trafo Power Solutions has steadily grown its offerings – and now sees a future as a leading provider of electrical... 

With Mpumalanga having been selected to host the Group of 20 (G20) energy session in September next year, diversified energy company Seriti Green says the event will propel the province onto the... 

Nine people were injured at Eskom's Matla power station on December 12 when a transformer exploded, affecting Unit 6. As a precautionary measure, Unit 5 was also taken offline to ensure the safety... 

A 500 MVA transformer at the Midas substation, in Gauteng, tripped in the evening of December 11, disrupting electricity supply to about 15 mines in the Carletonville, Fochville and Potchefstroom... 

A new medium voltage air-cooled drive for industrial applications has been launched by ABB. The company says its ACS8080 model is engineered to achieve up to 98% efficiency, targeting optimal... 

The National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA) has told lawmakers that a “step change” will be needed in the delivery of new grid infrastructure if 14 500 km of new powerlines and 133 000... 

A gold and silver mine in Sonora state, Mexico. 

Resilience and innovation are at the core of progress, especially in regions where challenges often seem insurmountable. The Republic of Mozambique Pipeline Investments Company (ROMPCO) is not just... 

Industry organisation the Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa's (Seifsa's) 2024 Awards for Excellence highlighted the diverse work of companies in the metals and... 

A new single-stage, four-way hydraulic valve that features a round solenoid design and delivers high power capacity and improved durability has been launched by Danfoss Power Solutions. The... 

The National Transmission Company of South Africa (NTCSA) has hosted its inaugural Transmission Development Plan (TDP) briefing since starting commercial operation in July this year, with the 2024... 

(Virtual Showroom) Condition monitoring specialist company, WearCheck, celebrated a noteworthy milestone recently when diagnostic manager, John Evans, diagnosed his 3 millionth used oil sample at... 

Transformer manufacturer LH Marthinusen (LHM), a division of ACTOM, recently manufactured and supplied seven traction transformers for State-owned transport enterprise Passenger Rail Agency of... 

Wind turbine manufacturer Nordex South Africa has joined the country’s wind industry members in calling for the swift approval of a curtailment framework. In an October 8 media release, Nordex says... 

Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has expressed confidence that government and the National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA) are close to finding the “sweet spot”... 

As countries continue to invest in sustainable and efficient energy solutions to both meet domestic demand and climate change objectives, having the best technology to generate, convert and store... 

Tank supplier Container World is committed to honouring its long-term contract with global shipping company the Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) through its supply of tanks for diesel storage,... 

Electrical equipment manufacturer WEG has worked for a year to internally evolve its brand, rebranding from Zest WEG to WEG, and with this comes an increased focus on sustainability. WEG has... 

Johannesburg utility City Power opened the 88/11 kV Eldorado Park substation on September 3. The new substation, which has been eagerly awaited by the communities since 2015, has four 45 MVA... 

Transformer core solutions provider Alloy Magnetic Cores (AMC) is looking forward to exhibiting at the 2024 Electra Mining Africa exhibition and conference, which will take place from September 2... 

Trafo Power Solutions is poised to make a significant impact at this year’s Electra Mining Africa, using the platform to connect with stakeholders and reinforce its leadership in electrical power... 

Trafo Power Solutions is set to make a significant impact at this year's Electra Mining Africa and will use the platform to connect with stakeholders and reinforce its position as a leader in... 

Trafo Power Solutions is poised to make a significant impact at this year’s Electra Mining Africa, using the platform to connect with stakeholders and reinforce its leadership in electrical power... 

The National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA) has appointed 19 overhead-transmission line contractors to three separate supplier panels as it moves to position itself for a R32-billion... 

In response to the impacts of frequent power outages on small businesses in underserved communities, particularly small and microenterprises such as spaza shops, an innovative partnership between... 

As spring approaches this September, bringing renewed energy and growth opportunities, Sungrow, a global leader in PV inverter systems, invites small business owners in South Africa to embrace a... 

Input materials supplier Wilec holds exclusive distribution rights of MicaSIL, an electrothermal insulation sheet that is flexible and thermally resistant and can be used as a slip plane insulation... 

California-based Vayu Robotics has announced the real-world deployment of an autonomous on-road delivery robot. The robot, combining AI models with low-cost sensing, is being rolled out in the US... 

Taking into account the total cost of running and maintaining a transformer over its lifespan is an important consideration in ensuring a cost-effective purchase, explains Trafo Power Solutions MD... 

Water utility Rand Water on Tuesday said that its extensive, proactive infrastructure maintenance project has been successfully completed. The maintenance project was conducted from June 22 to July... 

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...