Diversifying and fast-tracking SA’s energy revolution
When you picture South Africa five or 10 years from now, what do you see? Is it a future with a reliable energy system and if it is, how do we go about getting there? By Sabine Dall'Omo, CEO for Siemens Southern and Eastern Africa South Africa has a rapidly growing...
The challenge of powering 5G
Kathy Gibson is at Mobile World Congress 2019 in Barcelona - 5G has moved quickly from a distant dream to definite reality. But operators need to think about the energy required to keep their 5G networks running. Fong Liangzhou, vice-president network energy product...
Proactive approach to business continuity, operational efficiency needed
Master Power Technologies (MPT) has reported growing demand for secure power solutions as South African companies seek to contain rising electricity costs, reduce the operational risks of load shedding, and ensure business continuity in the face of a renewed...
Businesses look to smart solar solutions
Businesses are looking for ways to lessen their dependence on Eskom. "The long-term risk to business continuity and sustainability is very concerning. Business owners cannot afford to sit on their hands and trust that government will resolve the situation, especially...
Sun Exchange partners with Decentral Energy
Solar micro-leasing marketplace Sun Exchange has signed an agreement with Decentral Energy, a boutique clean energy fund manager based in Johannesburg. The agreement gives Decentral Energy's Grovest Energy, a Section 12J fund, first right of refusal to fund 51% to...
Can waste-to-energy offer an opex reprieve for mines?
Despite the large impact mines have on the environment, mining is a significant contributor to the local economy from both a financial and employment perspective - with an estimated worth of R20,3-trillion - and will therefore continue to play a critical role in the...
Is your data protected when the power fails?
Reliable power is in short supply in South Africa and outages are becoming increasingly common, leaving businesses unable to access their systems or data. Not all businesses have the financial and physical capacity to retain an alternative power source, such as a...
Eaton debuts new Eaton 93E UPS
Power management company Eaton has launched the second-generation of its Eaton 93E uninterruptible power supplies (UPS). The Eaton 93E UPS offers high availability, energy efficiency and a compact footprint for advanced power protection in small and medium-sized data...
Digitalisation and the African energy sector
The upcoming Africa Energy Indaba will host various forums on digitalisation and its implication on the continent's energy space. Industry leaders will impart their knowledge on developing opportunities and how to manage challenges while proactively exploring...
EcoStruxure Power 2.0 complies with security standards
Schneider Electric has announced enhancements to EcoStruxure Power. The latest EcoStruxure Power 2.0 architecture is fully certified to ISO energy management standards and compliant to IEC cyber-security standards. New features make low and medium voltage power...
Digitisation saves energy
The fourth Industrial Revolution (Industry 4.0) is pushing energy efficiency, as more and more items become digitised. "The Internet of Things (IoT) includes the refrigerator in your home, the aircon in your office and the entire production process in your factory....
Schneider Electric launches Go Green in the City 2019
Schneider Electric has launched Go Green in the City 2019, its annual global student contest to find bold ideas and innovative solutions for smarter, more energy-efficient and sustainable cities. Now in its ninth year, Go Green in the City is a major event for...