Is your UPS talking to you?
As computer technology has become more advanced, it has also become more sensitive to fluctuations in the voltage and supply of electricity, writes Marco Da Silva, MD of Power Solutions at The Jasco Group . Ongoing power issues continue to be a major cause of computer...
Ensure battery backup doesn’t leave you in the lurch
Power problems are a reality in South Africa for the foreseeable future, and many organisations have already implemented solutions to minimise downtime and ensure business can continue as close to normal as possible, writes Marco Da Silva, MD: power solutions at The...
Price incentives could regulate electricity demand
One of the biggest advantages of smart metering is the ability for power utilities to dynamically regulate the levels of demand, via real-time pricing incentives to consumers. By Martin Vergunst, business solutions executive at T-Systems South Africa Price incentives...
Risks and benefits of eco mode in server room UPS
In today’s business world, energy saving” and “eco mode” are two phrases that conjure up positive connotations. After all, given the global drive towards improved energy efficiency, and a local need to save electricity in order to save costs, anything to help to save...
Master Power saves R9k a month with solar energy
Master Power Technologies (MPT) has taken its first step into the world of sustainable energy production with a R475 000 solar panel installation at its head office in Randburg. Known for its energy-efficient solutions providing customers with reliable independent power systems, MPT has been researching the efficacy of solar power for some time.
Combat load shedding with BT-QUBE
Although the economic impact of load shedding is unknown, the harsh reality is that it will be around for many years to come. To combat this problem, local systems integrator BT-SA has introduced a solution that will help minimise the effect of power outages on...
DEHN Africa opens new training academy
The DEHN Academy has been opened in South Africa, offering workshops, trainings, seminars on surge protection and lightning protection, covering the basics of lightning, surges, risk analysis, and the design of lightning and surge protection applications in different...
WesBank offers generator finance
WesBank has signed an agreement with Turner Morris to assist local businesses in minimising the impact of electricity load shedding. The deal will see WesBank offering finance packages for businesses to purchase all stationary prime and standby generators generator in...
Managing, using disparate power sources
With the inclusion of alternative and renewable energy sources to your business environment, you might find it a challenge to know when to switch between environments, to gauge when peak hours are or how to make your renewable energy solutions work to help you save...
Huawei redefines innovative ICT
With energy as a driving force for global economic development, energy companies around the world are encountering a multitude of challenges as they move towards digital transformation. Against this backdrop, Huawei hosted its Global Energy Industry Summit 2015 with...
Agility keeps SMMEs alive
The ability to innovate quickly and be disruptive and dynamic in the market is an advantage that small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs) have over their larger counterparts. So claims Dr Raj Naidoo, director at Enermatics Energy, an established provider of smart...
Johnson Controls releases HVAC control
The correct heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) management strategy can make a facility more than just suitable for occupation; it can drive productivity and cost savings. To help organisations refine control of indoor environmental quality, Johnson...