Extending the lifespan of oil transformers I&C July 2024, Schneider Electric South Africa Transformers are vital components in the fields of electrical engineering and power distribution, as they play a key role in stepping up or down voltage levels, which ensures the efficient transmission of electricity.
Charged for success with lithium-ion batteries I&C July 2024 Within South Africa’s unpredictable energy environment, the lithium-ion battery has emerged as the star player for operations wanting to ensure their material handling equipment experiences as little downtime as possible. From forklifts and pallet jacks, to automated guided vehicles, lithium-ion batteries offer unparalleled advantages, including longer lifespan, faster charging times, and zero emissions.
Powering South Africa’s future the smart way June 2024, ACTOM Electrical Machines The adoption of IIoT and AI technologies is driving a profound transformation in South Africa’s electromechanical equipment sector. This transformation is giving rise to smart grids and the optimisation of energy generation, distribution and consumption. Key to this digital transformation is the demand for intelligent equipment capable of remote monitoring and control, ushering in unprecedented efficiency and resilience.
Battery energy storage system for microgrids June 2024, Schneider Electric South Africa Schneider Electric has launched its latest battery energy storage system (BESS), designed and engineered to be a part of a flexible and scalable architecture.
Harnessing the potential of green hydrogen June 2024 A new Danfoss Impact paper reveals that with hydrogen production set to account for more than half of today’s electricity demand by 2050, energy efficiency in its production is paramount.
The cleanest energy is that which we’re not wasting or not using June 2024, Schneider Electric South Africa As South Africa continues to face a shortage of energy production, there is one persistent element of the energy mix to be considered: energy waste.
Innovative transformer design for data centre June 2024 The upgrade of a data centre in Nigeria has called for a custom-engineered dry-type transformer solution that can deal with, among other challenges, a high level of voltage fluctuations.
Schneider Electric launches e-mobility solution in Africa June 2024, Schneider Electric South Africa Schneider Electric has launched its electric vehicle charging solution in Africa, as several countries on the continent are eyeing a transition away from fossil fuel-powered cars.
Sustainable energy optimisation for rubber manufacturers May 2024 South Africa’s rubber is a major material used in both the mining and automotive sectors. Now, with increasing pressure to address energy usage and optimisation, the intervention of Associated Energy Services, a leading operations and maintenance service provider to the steam and boiler sector, could be a game changer.
Seeing the bigger picture for solar power May 2024 Implementing sustainable and renewable energy solutions has become critical in assuring South Africa’s future, and one of the avenues being explored is the use of solar power. However, we need to start looking at the bigger picture.
Automation system for sustainable energy plant May 2024 Valmet will deliver a comprehensive Valmet DNA automation system to Lostock Sustainable Energy Plant (LSEP) currently under construction in Northwich, Cheshire, United Kingdom.
Common power quality factors affecting transformers May 2024, Comtest Commercial and industrial buildings commonly have a 208/120 V transformer in a delta-wye configuration to feed receptacles. Single-phase, non-linear loads connected to the receptacles produce triple harmonics, which add up in the neutral. When this neutral current reaches the transformer, it is reflected into the delta primary winding, which causes overheating and transformer failures.
Optimising green hydrogen production May 2024, Schneider Electric South Africa A recent Markets and Markets research report outlines that the green hydrogen segment is set to reach $7,3 billion by 2027, growing at 61% CAGR. However, the report also warns that hydrogen as a fuel source has not gained widespread acceptance. The technologies required to use hydrogen efficiently are still in the developing phase, or are working models.
Microgrids meet energy requirements of remote operations May 2024, Schneider Electric South Africa As the world’s second largest continent, the vast expanse of Africa lends itself to remote operations, often hundreds of kilometres away from civilisation and the hub of infrastructure and supply, such as energy. The good news is advancements in off-grid electrification have opened new possibilities for remote industries.
Step into the visual factory May 2024, Turck Banner Southern Africa, Editor's Choice At Banner, the visual factory comprises three key applications for lighting and indication in industrial settings. These applications include the ability to help machines and workstations quickly communicate their status to people nearby, to use light to guide workers to perform certain tasks such as part picking, and to provide illumination for work areas and tasks.
The commercialisation of battery energy storage systems May 2024, RJ Connect According to the ‘Electricity Market Report 2023’ published by the International Energy Agency), 98% of new power will be generated from renewable energy in the next three years. We need megawatt-level battery energy storage systems (BESS) with fast responses.
Monitoring the voltage drop in cables April 2024, Turck Banner Southern Africa With its new M12Plus connectors, Turck Banner is directly shifting the condition monitoring of cables subject to severe stress to the connection technology. The connectors, which come with voltage and current monitoring and a Bluetooth chip, enable measured voltage and current values to be sent wirelessly to a controller.
Mesh networks: a multidirectional electrical superhighway April 2024, Schneider Electric South Africa Today, many power industry stakeholders are faced with mounting requirements for improved grid reliability, resilience and distribution efficiency. It’s a challenge which requires power service providers to rethink their infrastructure. Enter mesh networks, which can overcome the limitations of traditional star networks.
Versatile flexible copper busbar April 2024 Referro Systems specialises in the supply and support of industrial electrical, automation and global software and hardware brands, and is now able to offer the Cubic range of Cu-Flex flexible copper busbars.
