Electrical Power & Protection


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Upskilling will be critical to alternative energy production projects
April 2022
One of the challenges for this sector is that jobs are typically project-based, which means they involve fixed-term contracts.

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Propelling green hydrogen toward large-scale African commercialisation
April 2022, RTS Africa Engineering
RTS Africa Engineering, a founding member of the African Hydrogen Partnership, believes the industry is on the cusp of pricing diesel and petrol out of the market.

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Data logger for energy surveys, load studies
April 2022, Comtest
In conjunction with Fluke’s infrared cameras, the energy logger can enhance energy surveys by quickly identifying opportunities for energy savings, both electrically and thermally.

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DIN-rail mounted DC/AC inverter
March 2022, Phoenix Contact
Three devices can be connected in parallel to create a three-phase grid; they communicate with each other in real time, thereby synchronising the 120° phase shift.

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Pyranometer for monitoring small-scale PV installation efficiency
April 2022, Senseca, Maintenance, Test & Measurement, Calibration
The device’s classification level under the ISO 9060:2018 standard guarantees accuracy, reliability, precision and compliance with reference standards.

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IP67 power supplies with IO-Link for field installation
April 2022, Turck Banner Southern Africa
Turck Banner's compact PSU67 power supply units ensure energy-efficient, decentralised power supply in modular systems.

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Low-maintenance option for SA’s ageing mini substations
April 2022
When the country’s ageing fleet of mini substations approach their end-of-life, why not replace them with a safer option that costs less to maintain?

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Configurator for circuit breaker system
March 2022, Phoenix Contact
Once configuration is completed, all relevant data is provided as a download package containing system data sheets, technical data and figures.

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Rising electricity price drives demand for higher-efficiency motors
February 2022, News
The payback period is generally under two years, with the average motor lifespan of ten to fifteen years or more translating into an eightfold saving on the initial capital outlay.

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Locally manufactured clean energy solutions
March 2022, News
Creslow’s clean energy storage systems operate either as a battery backup system in conjunction with an inverter, or as an off-grid system using an inverter and solar panels.

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Digitally managing energy costs and decarbonisation
March 2022, Yokogawa South Africa, Analytical Instrumentation & Environmental Monitoring
Real-time data combined with a single, asset-wide digital twin and proprietary analytics capabilities enable automatic opportunity identification and performance gap breakdown.

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Zest delivers biggest mobile substation
March 2022, WEG Africa, News
The innovative 50 MVA substation, with a dual voltage of 110-60/30-20 kV, will perform a range of duties for Guinea’s power utility company, including providing emergency and standby power.

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Distributed energy monitoring unit
February 2022, Opto Africa Holdings
Opto 22 has expanded its groov RIO edge I/O series with a new energy monitoring unit (EMU) designed to help plant managers, machine operators and financial analysts understand electrical costs and track ...

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Power analyser with RS-232 C interface
January 2022, Vepac Electronics
Power analysers are used for the precise evaluation of circuits, energy consumers and network loads. The PeakTech P 4145 3-phase power analyser offers all important functions for performance analysis ...

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World’s first replacement of SF6 in existing high-voltage equipment
January 2022
The innovation called EconiQ retrofill uses eco-efficient gas mixture to support National Grid in achieving their sustainability targets.

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Why a commercial UPS should never be used in an industrial application
January 2022, ABB South Africa
In applications with harsh environments, an industrial UPS should be the automatic choice due to higher safety levels, less risk of expensive downtime due to power failures, a longer lifespan and reduced servicing costs.

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Space-saving power supplies
February 2022, Phoenix Contact
With its new generation of ‘Uno Power’ power supplies, Phoenix Contact provides compact power supplies with a high power density. The new devices are space-saving and alignable without minimum clearances ...

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Festo solenoid valves for everyday tasks
February 2022, Festo South Africa
In the automation industry, machine users are continually confronted with new challenges. The only way to achieve lasting success is by selecting the perfect components. Festo offers over 2200 Core Product ...

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Gaining valuable insights into your power infrastructure
February 2022, Schneider Electric South Africa
In an era where South Africa faces a continuous and uphill battle in stabilising its energy provision, many businesses are focused on alternative resources and backup supply such as UPSs, generators ...

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Green energy harnessed for NSK plants
February 2022
NSK has signed a contract with the electricity provider of its two UK manufacturing facilities in Newark (industrial bearings and linear guides) and Peterlee (automotive bearings) that ensures the supply ...

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