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Compact, high density power protection system for AI, data centre and large-scale electrical workloads
March 2025, Schneider Electric South Africa
Schneider Electric has launched its new Galaxy VXL – a highly efficient, compact, modular, scalable and redundant 500-1250 kW (400 V) 3-phase uninterruptible power supply (UPS), complete with enhanced cybersecurity, software and safety features.

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Taking the pain out of panel building
March 2025, Omron Electronics
Panel building stands as a cornerstone of industrial automation, shaping the efficiency and reliability of automated systems across different and diverse industries, from manufacturing to infrastructure. Omron leverages over 80 years of experience to furnish OEMs and builders with cutting-edge control panel solutions.

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Powerless is not an option
March 2025
When the power goes out it is important for commercial and tertiary facilities to be able to keep essential electrical equipment running. UPS systems are critical for transitioning and emergency backup power.

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High-performance surface inspection systems for battery production
March 2025
As battery manufacturers increase their focus on yield optimisation to meet growing demand, AMETEK Surface Vision is highlighting the essential role of processes to improve quality and reduce defects.

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Securing the power supply
March 2025
Grid management systems are the linchpin of modern transmission and distribution networks. To understand the intricacies of grid management, it is necessary to unpack its core components: scada systems, energy management systems, outage management systems and wide area management systems.

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Powering sustainable mining operations in Africa
March 2025
Africa’s mining sector is at a crossroads and, as the industry grapples with mounting pressure to drive operational efficiency within the boundaries of sustainability, natural gas is emerging as a compelling solution.

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Multimeters: the perfect entry-level choice
March 2025, Comtest
Experience the precision, durability and safety of professional-grade test tools with the entry level Fluke 15B+ and 17B+ digital multimeters.

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ABB technology powers three substations in Uganda
March 2025, ABB South Africa
ABB delivered solutions for three substations run by Uganda’s leading utility, Umeme Limited, which manages and operates the state-owned leased electricity distribution network assets.

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A snapshot of South Africa’s electricity market over the next six years
March 2025
At the beginning of the year, the Electricity Regulation Amendment Act came into effect, promising to facilitate “an open market platform that allows for competitive electricity trading.” This article focuses on providing a roadmap for the competitive, multi-market electricity trading platform that the ERAA intends to establish.

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Empowering businesses to prosper as prosumers
March 2025, Schneider Electric South Africa
As more businesses adopt renewable energy solutions like rooftop solar and energy storage they become prosumers – both consumers and producers of energy – a trend that presents organisations with a significant opportunity to engage in the bi-directional flow of energy through distributed energy resources.

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Half brick second generation converter
March 2025, Vepac Electronics
The Supreme series half brick second generation converter from Vepac is composed of isolated, board-mountable, fixed switching frequency DC-DC converters that use synchronous rectification to achieve extremely high power conversion efficiency.

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Smart video is defining future EV infrastructure
March 2025
With the move away from combustion engines towards electric vehicles, sales of EVs across the world have increased, and with that so has the expansion of its corresponding infrastructure.

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SEW-EURODRIVE champions energy efficiency
March 2025, SEW-EURODRIVE
South Africa’s adoption of Minimum Energy Performance Standards mandates that all newly imported electric motors meet IE3 premium efficiency levels. SEW-EURODRIVE has long been ahead of this curve, having standardised on IE3 motors more than eight years ago.

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Empowering the future of African mining through innovation
March 2025, ABB South Africa
The mining industry stands at a crossroads, where embracing innovation is no longer optional but essential. As Mining Indaba 2025 explores the theme of Futureproofing African Mining, ABB emerges as a pivotal player in enabling the sector to navigate challenges and seize opportunities.

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Measuring and analysing PV circuit performance
February 2025, Comtest
Regardless of the test method, you must know the plane of array irradiance and cell temperature to evaluate PV circuit performance. Proper sensor types and test methods like the Fluke Solmetric PVA 15i-V curve tracer should be used for reliable results.

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Enabling Africa’s solar potential – lighting the way with technology
February 2025, ABB South Africa
As the global population continues to grow, energy demand also rises. ABB can help bridge the gap throughout the renewable power value chain, including consulting, generation, storage, transmission, monitoring, control and optimisation.

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AES and the great decarbonisation debate
February 2025
Although many manufacturing and industrial companies have objectives to reduce the use of fossil fuels, there are not yet any silver bullets in the green fuel space. Supply and logistics constraints, high costs and technological limitations are just some of the challenges encountered by AES, as they assist an increasing number of clients to investigate the use of more environmentally sustainable, lower carbon fuel alternatives, thereby obviating the requirement to pay

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Distributed servo drive system with extended voltage range and additional braking option
February 2025, Beckhoff Automation
Beckhoff’s AMP8620 supply module and AMP8805 distribution module are now also available with an extended voltage range for the AMP8000 distributed servo drive system.

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Data acquisition modules
February 2025, Vepac Electronics
The D1200 current input modules from Vepac include one discrete digital input and two open-collector digital outputs for monitoring On/Off signals or controlling solid-state relays and annunciators. The digital outputs can also be programmed to operate as HI/LO alarm outputs based on the input current level.

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Grid management systems are the backbone of modern T&D networks
February 2025, ACTOM Electrical Machines
Grid management systems are the linchpin of modern transmission and distribution networks, ensuring their reliable and efficient operation.

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