Energy storage 2023: Current state and trends for the future July 2023, Future Electronics Energy storage systems are becoming increasingly important as the world transitions to a more sustainable energy future, and innovation in energy storage systems can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve grid stability and reliability, and increase energy access and security.
Lightning and surge protective devices July 2023, Phoenix Contact The new Flashtrab-MB lightning and surge protective devices from Phoenix Contact are based on innovative triggered carbon spark gap technology.
Disrupting power generation for the future June 2023 What if there was a viable alternative to internal combustion engines - one that could be quickly adapted for different applications, from maritime to agriculture, the motor industry and more?
Robust uninterruptible power supply June 2023, Schneider Electric South Africa Schneider Electric has introduced Easy UPS 3-Phase Modular. This robust uninterruptible power supply (UPS) is designed to protect critical loads, while offering third-party verified Live Swap functionality.
Digitalisation powers the transformation of the grid June 2023 As the world decarbonises its energy system, electricity will be the backbone. There is an accelerated shift from fossil-based to renewable power generation, with growing electrification of the transportation, industrial and building sectors.
The impact of loadshedding on transformers June 2023 Constant loadshedding has highlighted the vulnerability of critical electrical infrastructure such as transformers at substations. This means local authorities must implement specific measures to manage the fire risk.
New touch button with audible alarm June 2023, Turck Banner Southern Africa The K50 Pro Touch Button family from Turck Banner now features models with an integrated audible alarm, expanding the product functionality to provide additional indication and feedback, and improving the interaction between operators and equipment.
High power delivery for modern devices June 2023, Legrand Legrand South Africa has extended its range of Arteor wiring devices, with the recent launch of the new Arteor 1 module USB chargers.
Solar trailers are changing the game June 2023, Iritron Solar trailers are emerging as a new alternative energy game changer for small scale farmers who struggle with access to reliable electricity.
Solar power market set for 2023 upswing June 2023, Comtest With the solar power sector expected to grow sharply throughout 2023, installation and testing engineers will need access to the best tools to work at optimum efficiency and safety.
ArmCoil and Schneider Electric deliver SKID substations for mining June 2023, Schneider Electric South Africa ArmCoil Afrika, a local manufacturer of medium voltage (MV) AC motors and transformers, and Schneider Electric have partnered to provide a skid mobile substation product line that will provide continuous power to a large mining conglomerate’s operations across South Africa.
Modular industrial robot system nominated for the 2023 Hermes Award June 2023, Beckhoff Automation The new automation technology for robotics (ATRO) system from Beckhoff is a modular system that can be used to custom-build the ideal robot structure for any application, thus offering great flexibility.
Modular hybrid connectors for decentralised automation June 2023, Beckhoff Automation The Beckhoff portfolio of hybrid connectors, and thus One Cable Automation, has already proved itself thousands of times in the field.
Converting boiler from coal-fired to pellet-fired June 2023 Valmet is to convert Helen Ltd’s coal-fired district heat boiler to bubbling fluidised bed (BFB) combustion to enable wood pellet firing at the Salmisaari power plant in Helsinki, Finland.
Sun-powered microgrid study launched in Pretoria June 2023 Wits University has started a pilot project to study the potential of introducing small portable solar power systems into informal housing communities, to provide electricity.
Electrical termination products for the mining sector May 2023 Pratley has developed a range of world-class electrical termination products that offer quality, value, and a high degree of innovation to the mining industry.
Strengthening Namibia’s electricity backbone May 2023 Hitachi Energy’s leading high-voltage solutions will play a significant role in ensuring reliable power supply in northern Namibia.
Smart IP67 power supply for modular machines May 2023, Turck Banner Southern Africa Machines and plants are increasingly designed as modular systems to respond quickly to changing production and market requirements. This requires the use of decentralised system components – including the cabinet-free power supply.
