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Dry-type transformers for motor plant mini-substations
22nd October 2021

Two custom-engineered mini-substations are to be supplied to a motor plant expansion near Pretoria. The units will include dry-type transformers, which are said to offer a number of benefits to the... 


South32 keeps its pace
21st October 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Diversified miner South32 has maintained its production guidance for its 2022 financial year, following a strong first quarter. The miner on Thursday reported a 10% decline in alumina production,... 


ABB leads the way in developing new technology to drive our e-mobility future
18th October 2021

By Yuri Ramsamy, Product Marketing Specialist, ABB South Africa Transportation is a major contributor to CO2 emissions globally, accounting for about 24% of total emissions come from this important... 


Hitachi Energy goes live
13th October 2021

Further to its press release on July 1, 2021, the global technology leader today announced its evolution to Hitachi Energy. Formerly Hitachi ABB Power Grids, the business has renewed its Purpose to... 


Mini-substations for motor plant boasts dry-type transformer
1st October 2021

Dry-type transformer specialist Trafo Power Solutions will supply two custom-engineered mini-substations to a significant motor plant expansion near Pretoria. The two units will be located... 


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Specialised traction transformers for SA rail
1st October 2021

As an established supplier to South Africa’s rail sector, Zest WEG will be supplying specialised traction transformers for new substations serving rail lines in Gauteng and the Western Cape. The... 


Spillage solutions encouraged for mines
24th September 2021

Oscillating systems technology manufacturer OST-Africa’s range of materials handling, screen and transmission products includes a spillage solution designed to prevent production losses across... 


Traction transformers from Zest WEG for rail network
20th September 2021

As an established supplier to South Africa’s rail sector, Zest WEG will be supplying specialised traction transformers for new substations serving rail lines in Gauteng and the Western Cape.... 


Eskom evacuates staff who hid in locked Ga-Rankuwa offices to escape angry residents
14th September 2021 By: News24Wire

Power utility Eskom safely evacuated its employees that it claimed were being held against their will by angry residents of Morula View in Mabopane, north of Pretoria, over the lack of power supply... 


Asset Health Monitoring
14th September 2021

Back in 2019, researchers from Verdantix identified the trends in technology roadmaps for asset management technologies and compiled a helpful graphic to illustrate the value and associated growth... 


Kendal power station
Eskom returns two units to service at Kendal
13th September 2021 By: Marleny Arnoldi

State-owned power utility Eskom has advised that Units 2 and 3 of the Kendal power station, in Mpumalanga, will be returned to service early this week, following a fire over the weekend. The two... 


Dairy expansion uses dry-type transformers from Trafo
12th August 2021

Trafo Power Solutions has assisted a large diary producer in a recent expansion, supplying five dry-type distribution transformers to its facilities in a coastal region of South Africa. “With an... 


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Base metals to profit from solar demand
10th August 2021

The critical minerals sector is poised to become a major benefactor in the increase in global demand for solar power, advisory firm Wood Mackenzie (Woodmac) said this week. A new report from... 


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Demand for dry-type transformers increases
4th August 2021

Increased investment in data centres in Africa is boosting the demand for dry-type transformers. According to a recent Standard Bank report the trend is driven by advances in connectivity and data... 


Hitachi ABB Power Grids’ Diversity 360 vision accelerates female talent
3rd August 2021

Receiving training in the Diversity 360 programme developed by Hitachi ABB Power Grids has been of great assistance in comprehending the importance of inclusivity and cultural awareness in the... 


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Tallawara B power station project, Australia
30th July 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Tallawara B will be the first large-scale, gas-powered plant to be built in Australia in more than 12 years. 


Electrical installation by Zest WEG at Platinum Expansion
27th July 2021

Zest WEG is installing a range of electrical control and instrumentation equipment at Anglo American Platinum’s Mogalakwena mine in Limpopo province, working closely with engineering group DRA... 


Data centre surge demands more dry-type transformers
22nd July 2021

Noting a marked increase in the demand for dry-type transformers for data centres being built in South Africa, Trafo Power Solutions will supply four 1600 kVA units to yet another data centre in... 


AS GOOD AS NEW The company is required to repair two bus tube bundles and fabricate four new bus tube bundles using vital copper components
Company secures local fabrication contract
1st July 2021 By: Khutso Maphatsoe

Foundry and engineering company Thos Begbie is ordering a bill of materials to begin fabrication for a contract that it secured in October 2020, under the leadership of Thos Begbie sales engineer... 


Master plan to position South Africa as ‘globally significant’ renewables manufacturer
Master plan to position South Africa as ‘globally significant’ renewables manufacturer
25th 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... 


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... 


Sub-zero, high-altitude challenge for Trafo transformer
4th May 2021

Designing a dry-type transformer to function at minus 40⁰C temperatures at an altitude comparable to Everest’s base camp is one of the latest achievements of Johannesburg-based Trafo Power... 


Dry-type transformers from Trafo ideal for coal mine
15th April 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Trafo Power Solutions has customised two dry-type transformers for a coal mine in South Africa’s Limpopo province, allowing the units to be fitted into existing enclosures while meeting the... 


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.  


Growing niche for dry-type transformers in Oil, Gas projects
1st March 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Demanding safety requirements in the oil and gas sector are being met by custom-designed dry-type transformers from specialist company Trafo Power Solutions. “We are seeing growing success in the... 


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... 


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