Tag: energy efficiency
The suspension of loadshedding has surpassed the 250-day mark, resulting in year-on-year diesel savings...
The investment in the Generation Recovery Plan continues to yield consistent results, with loadshedding suspended for 254 consecutive days since 26 March 2024. This achievement reflects the on-going success of comprehensive...
Opinion Piece: The importance of distribution in energy delivery in shaping the future of...
By Lee Mbenge, Divisional Chief Executive Officer at ACTOM (Pty) Ltd
The Transmission and Distribution (T&D) of energy are the critical links connecting power generation facilities to consumers. In sub-Saharan Africa, the...
Opinion piece: The sustainability business case – how buildings can help
By Thabang Byl, Buildings Segment Lead at Schneider Electric
One should never underestimate human nature, and certainly not our need to feel that we navigate our lives in a responsible and positive...
Understanding standby, prime and continuous gensets
The increasing reliance of South African businesses on generator sets (gensets) to mitigate power disruptions highlights a crucial need for proper selection based on specific operational demands. Despite their growing usage,...
Integrated Air Solutions expands SA’s compressed air offerings
By Diane Silcock
INTEGRATED Air Solutions is on an upward growth trajectory having expanded its compressed air product offering in South Africa over the past few years. The company added two renowned...
Eskom saves R13.7 billion on diesel
Due to load shedding being suspended for over seven months, Eskom’s diesel savings have reached R13.7 billion year-on-year.
In a statement last week, Eskom said load shedding has remained suspended for over...
WEG geared to service the DRC mining sector
For over 20 years, WEG has been a strategic supplier to the mining sector in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Its local South African manufacturing base has been central to reduced...
Spoilt for choice by WEG’s hybrid power, sustainability solutions
Mines today look to partner with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) who share their commitment to sustainability, and can offer the latest technology to optimise production while reducing their carbon footprint.
This is...
AES: Energy assessments provide powerful insights which ‘fuel’ change
WHEN a production or manufacturing facility is built, everything is new and operating optimally.
Over time, equipment deteriorates - or modifications are made with the best intentions, but not always with energy...
WEG Africa’s new Cape Town premises reflect 30 years of growth
Celebrating 30 years since its inception, WEG Africa’s Cape Town branch can mark this achievement from its larger and improved premises in Richmond Business Park – a fitting measure of its...