Feb 1, 2022
Eskom has confirmed that Unit 2 of the Koeberg Nuclear Power Station was taken offline on 17 January for a five-month refuelling and maintenance outage, putting additional strain on the electricity supply and increasing the risk of power cuts. By Matthew Hall, chief...
Jan 24, 2022
With decarbonisation at the forefront of miners’ agendas, Aggreko has released its top tips to help miners decarbonise now and into the future. Aggreko’s global head of mining, Rod Saffy, says while miners were embracing the global energy transition, some...
Dec 30, 2021
South Africans have had enough of the electricity crisis. By Lance Dickerson, MD at Revov The anger directed towards Eskom, municipalities and the government is almost palpable. The timing is right for renewable energy – not just at a national and corporate...
Dec 13, 2021
Many process industries often create harsh environments due to various factors. By Ivor Becks, sales specialist: UPS systems southern Africa at ABB South Africa These include mechanical vibration and chemical vapour contamination. The latter results in corrosion, high...
Nov 22, 2021
The need for back-up must be measured against environmental cost; the alternative is just burying heads in the sand, writes Lance Dickerson, MD at Revov. Last week many people were holding their breath hoping new Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana would wave a magic...
Nov 16, 2021
Consistent and reliable power is the cornerstone of any economy. Yet, according to the African Development Bank Group, more than 30 African countries are currently experiencing power shortages and regular interruptions due to a variety of reasons, including natural...