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Eskom experiencing increase in electricity theft, illegal connections
11th June 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

State-owned power utility Eskom says it is experiencing an increase in electricity theft, especially in high-density areas, which leads to the failure of its equipment. Eskom warns against illegal... 


Power utility reliability boost from large WEG transformers
8th June 2021

Precision manufacturing at the WEG Blumenau factory in Brazil allowed Zest WEG to supply two large, custom-built power transformers a month ahead of deadline to a power utility strengthening the... 


Masterplan to position South Africa as ‘globally significant’ renewables manufacturer
Masterplan to position South Africa as ‘globally significant’ renewables manufacturer
8th June 2021 By: Terence Creamer

Department of Mineral Resources and Energy director-general Advocate Thabo Mokoena reports that government intends using the South African Renewable Energy Masterplan (SAREM), which is currently... 


Zest WEG’s customised mill drive solutions include special features for mill operations, such as frozen charge detection software
Local manufacturer offers extensive knowledge on drive solutions
28th May 2021 By: Shannon de Ryhove

Local electrical equipment manufacturer Zest WEG offers extensive applications knowledge, underpinned by its local capabilities, to customers across a range of industries. Adding value to its large... 


Electricity infrastructure project, Benin
Electricity infrastructure project, Benin
28th May 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

The project entails the construction of electricity transmission and distribution infrastructure.  


Brenwe hydropower project, Vanuatu
Brenwe hydropower project, Vanuatu
28th May 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

The Vanuatu Department of Energy is building a run-of-river hydropower station on the Brenwei river, Malekula. 


Digitising manual and paper-based processes – increasing efficiencies and data velocity
20th May 2021

Statistics show that since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, many sectors and industries have expedited their digitalisation strategies to stay relevant and in business. The pandemic’s impact on... 


Perfect Filtration offers turnkey lubrication management and preventative maintenance solutions
Preventative maintenance key to effective lubrication management
12th March 2021

Increasing prices, potential shortages and environmental concerns related to oil and oil-based products have led many industries to seek more cost-effective and sustainable solutions to lubrication... 


Fibre Circle launches campaign to promote more recycling of food and beverage cartons
10th March 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Fibre Circle, the producer responsibility organisation (PRO) for the South African paper and paper packaging sector, is calling on South African food producers to help drive awareness that food and... 


Drive to increase recycling of food and beverage cartons
10th March 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

South Africa is ahead of the curve for paper recycling – 68.4% of paper we use is recovered for recycling, against a global average of 59.3%. However, only a small percentage of that includes food... 


Calgro M3 unpacks sustainable capital management drive
3rd March 2021 By: Marleny Arnoldi

JSE-listed property developer Calgro M3 has embarked on a series of actions to ensure the group’s ongoing sustainability. This includes having sold a $49-million noncore project in February.  


Something to make you laugh
19th February 2021 By: Terry Mackenzie-hoy

I was on the witness stand as an expert witness. The applicant has submitted an affidavit that a power line conductor broke off and set the veld alight. He claims he has lost hectares of valuable... 


Modular substation containing cast resin transformer and associated switchgear
Customised transformers for Mozambique liquified natural gas plant
12th February 2021

A number of specialised transformers have been designed for a liquified natural gas (LNG) plant being constructed in northern Mozambique. The custom-designed solution for the LNG mega-project,... 


Specialised transformers from Trafo for LNG plant
4th February 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Twenty custom-designed transformers are being prepared by dry-type transformer specialists Trafo Power Solutions for a liquified natural gas (LNG) plant being constructed in northern Mozambique.... 


Upskill your workforce with WearCheck training
22nd January 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Condition monitoring technology is advancing so fast that ongoing training for staff working in the machinery maintenance arena is essential in order to stay abreast of current trends. So says... 


Dry-type transformers ensure safety at LNG camp
15th January 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Dry-type transformers supplied by specialist company Trafo Power Solutions are ensuring the safe and reliable operation of substations in a construction camp at a large liquified natural gas (LNG)... 


FULL CONTROL
The installation, with remote monitoring and remote access, ensures that the client has full control over the system remotely
Company ready for larger-scale projects
15th January 2021 By: Darren Parker

With the global trend of microgrid hybrid power solutions, solar solutions company Vert Energy was presented with a unique opportunity by property development company O’Nit Developments, whose... 



POWER TO PROJECTS
Trafo Power Solutions will supply Area 1 of the Mozambique liquid natural gas project with 25 specialised dry-type transformers for use in a processing plant
Local supplier helps power Mozambique gas project
15th January 2021 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Electrical equipment supplier Trafo Power Solutions, together with its partner, Italy-based transformer manufacturer TMC, has been selected to supply a liquefied natural gas (LNG) project off the... 


RWW Engineering
RWW Engineering
11th December 2020

RWW Engineering is a South African based manufacturer of electrical equipment for industry, mining and utilities, with 35 years of experience. RWW specializes in High Power PV Inverters, LV and MV... 


DAVID CLAASSEN
Dry-type transformer technology is safer and requires less maintenance
Partnership improves dry-type transformers access in Africa
20th November 2020 By: Darren Parker

Access to dry-type transformer technology has been boosted throughout Africa, following the partnership of South African transformer supplier Trafo Power Solutions with Italian transformer... 


The Northern Cape-based Kangnas Wind Farm
Kangnas Wind Farm starts commercial operations
16th November 2020 By: Donna Slater

The Kangnas Wind Farm on November 15 achieved its commercial operations date, making it the first Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPPP) Bid Window 4 wind farm... 


WEG’s direct drive gearless wind turbine solution promotes higher energy efficiency
Improved turbine technology on offer for SA’s wind energy market
13th November 2020

The development of a direct drive, gearless wind turbine by Zest WEG is seen as key to the company’s plans to grow its client base among wind farm developers in South Africa and the rest of Africa.... 


BETTER AND BETTER
The current revamp project focused primarily on enhancing the repeatability and furthering the development of the welding parameters
Digitalised process takes pipe welding to next level
6th November 2020 By: Mc'Kyla Nortje

Japanese steel manufacturer JFE Steel Corporation has produced the first pipe at its Fukuyama Works in Japan after the successful revamp of its submerged arc welding stands by metallurgical plant... 


RANGE OF USES
The new Multimatic 235 is ideal for manufacturing, maintenance, construction and general fabrication applications
New welder with multipurpose capabilities
6th November 2020

Arc welding and cutting equipment manufacturing company Miller Electric has introduced the new Multimatic 235 multiprocess welding power source. This machine offers ease of use and higher output... 


Eskom introduces 400 kV transmission line construction project to municipalities
2nd November 2020 By: Simone Liedtke

State-owned power utility Eskom has introduced its project for the construction of the 282 km of 400 kV transmission line, with associated feeder and transformer bays, which will be construction... 


Senior analytical chemist, Lynette Pillay, feeds samples into the new high performance liquid chromatography machine at WearCheck’s transformer laboratory in Durban
New transformer monitoring technology gives speedy results
30th October 2020

SPONSORED POST (Virtual Showroom): Condition monitoring specialists WearCheck recently invested several million rands in four brand new laboratory instruments for their flourishing transformer... 


WearCheck moves to Westville
30th October 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Condition monitoring specialists, WearCheck, recently relocated their head office and main laboratory from Pinetown to Westville, just outside Durban. The company’s Durban transformer laboratory... 


Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme fourth window, South Africa – update
Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme fourth window, South Africa – update
16th October 2020 By: Sheila Barradas

An update on the fourth window of the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme. 


The TGM planetary gearbox and WEG motor at Green Fuel in Zimbabwe
Zest WEG in Zimbabwe ethanol expansion
12th October 2020

Zest WEG is supplying a TGM planetary gearbox with a WEG variable speed drive (VSD) and a WEG medium voltage motor for a mill expansion by Green Fuel, Zimbabwe’s leading producer of renewable fuel.... 


Yatsubo and Ikeda solar power plants, Japan
Yatsubo and Ikeda solar power plants, Japan
9th October 2020 By: Sheila Barradas

FS Japan Project 24 is building two megasolar projects in the Tochigi prefecture. 


Company enters wind energy space locally
2nd October 2020

As engineering solutions provider Zest WEG’s holding company, Brazil-based WEG, is already well-established in the wind energy sector in South America, Zest WEG is developing its own momentum in... 


Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme – fourth window, South Africa
Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme – fourth window, South Africa
25th September 2020 By: Sheila Barradas

The Excelsior Wind Farm and the Bokamoso solar project have started commercial operations. 


Kangnas wind farm's main transformer energised
21st September 2020 By: Donna Slater

The main transformer of the 140 MW Kangnas wind farm, on the outskirts of Springbok, in the Northern Cape, was energised on September 21. The 250 MVA transformer was locally manufactured and was... 


REDUCED RISK
H2scan’s Gen5 transformer-specific hydrogen analyser provides real-time DGA
System available for transformer monitoring
11th September 2020

Pretoria-based industrial technology and solutions provider RTS Africa Technologies (RTS) has recently announced the increased availability of its Gen5 System, developed specifically for... 


Wassa mine, Ghana
Wassa mine, Ghana
28th August 2020 By: Sheila Barradas

A gold mine located in the Wassa East district, in the Western region of Ghana. 


Zest Weg builds, equips custom e-house for Sasol
26th August 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Zest WEG is leveraging its range of capabilities and local manufacturing facilities to supply a complete low-voltage substation to Sasol’s Prillan plant in Sasolburg. The custom-designed solution... 


Trafo Power Solutions' 400 V/22 kV step-up transformer designed for renewable energy applications
Transformers specifically designed for renewable energy plants
14th August 2020

An increasing demand for the use of dry-type transformers in renewable energy plants has been noted as a significant trend. Dry-type distribution transformers are seen as a more suitable... 


Jorge Chavez International Airport – new control tower, Peru
Jorge Chavez International Airport – new control tower, Peru
14th August 2020 By: Sheila Barradas

Lima Airport Partners are building a new control tower as part of the international airport's expansion. 


Opinion: Highlights of upcoming code for embedded generation
Opinion: Highlights of upcoming code for embedded generation
5th August 2020

In this article, South African Photovoltaic Industry Association board member Frank Spencer offers insight on the upcoming SANS 10142-1 standards for embedded generation installations 


 Eskom targets Gauteng, KZN for illegal connections and load reduction drive
Eskom targets Gauteng, KZN for illegal connections and load reduction drive
29th July 2020 By: African News Agency

Power utility Eskom said on Wednesday that it would be embarking on a roadshow to educate the public on issues impacting on the national power grid, such as illegal connections, infrastructure... 


The genset installation provided by Zest WEG
Genset solves hospital’s standby power needs
24th July 2020

A generator set (genset) installation at a Cape Town private hospital will provide a plug-and-play solution that is said to offer high reliability and minimal downtime. The genset was designed to... 


Largest Volvo Penta-powered synchronised power generator unit in South Africa installed by Babcock
14th July 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Babcock has been a significant player in the provision of standby and prime power generation solutions in southern Africa since 2006 and has installed the largest Volvo Penta powered synchronised... 


Kangnas Wind Farm and Perdekraal East Wind Farm, South Africa
Kangnas Wind Farm and Perdekraal East Wind Farm, South Africa
3rd July 2020 By: Sheila Barradas

The main transformer for the Perdekraal East Wind Farm has arrived by road from Pretoria, Gauteng. 


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