Conformity assessment key to navigating disruption in the power sector
The power industry is a global community that has developed a strong habit of sharing best practice and discussing joint problems – making events like POWER-GEN & DistribuTECH Africa invaluable for...
View ArticleBest practice engineering crucial for supporting solar in South Africa
Although the global solar industry is growing rapidly, photovoltaic (PV) plants are still relatively new in South Africa and require professional design expertise to ensure best practice engineering,...
View ArticleAustralian products showcased at event
Following the establishment of Australia-based industrial solutions provider HMA Group’s South African subsidiary, the company is looking forward to showcasing its diverse offering at this year’s...
View ArticleAdvanced grid protection system beneficial for African market
Power protection solutions provider Swedish Neutral will exhibit its Ground Fault Neutraliser (GFN) earth fault protection system at this year’s POWER-GEN & DistribuTECH Africa, taking the...
View ArticleEvent to facilitate meaningful and relevant debate
The POWER-GEN & DistribuTECH Africa advisory board has gone to great lengths to ensure that this year’s conference programme is tailored to meaningfully address the issues most relevant to Africa’s...
View ArticleKey issues in focus at Africa’s power forum
New power sector priorities are emerging across Africa, such as the financing of new power projects, integration of independent power projects, sustainable plant management and the role of the digital...
View ArticleTechnological advances fast-track new power projects
Technological advances and a decline in prices in battery energy storage are driving progress in distributed power generation, grid stabilisation and utility scale energy applications, with significant...
View ArticlePower generation posited as mutually beneficial solution
Municipalities have a lot to gain from small scale, localised power generation in future, but any power generation plans must be approached in a long-term strategic manner involving multiple...
View ArticleInvestment, solutions critical for Africa’s power generation sector
The African power generation sector needs sustainable investment to bolster economic growth and assist in developing fit-for-purpose, integrated power solutions, says electrical equipment manufacturer...
View ArticleEvent provides inclusive platform for power supply industry
POWER-GEN & DistribuTECH Africa is an important power generation and distribution event, as it enables the entire spectrum of the power supply industry to convene in one place, from end-user and...
View ArticleEvent seeks sustainability for Africa’s electricity supply industry
This year’s POWER-GEN & DistribuTECH Africa (PGDA) event will focus on all areas of the electricity supply industry, in line with the goal to take a holistic approach and engender sustainability...
View ArticleGlobal energy solutions industry strengthening across Africa
Africa will play an increasingly important role in the broader global energy industry over the next several decades, hence global consulting, engineering, procurement, construction company Black &...
View ArticlePower event partners with local organisations
In the interest of being accepted by local communities, events such as Power-Gen Africa (PGA) should partner with local organisations such as coal and energy nonprofit trust the Fossil Fuel Foundation...
View ArticleEvent addresses Africa’s power, distribution sector issues
Power generation and distribution industry conference and exhibition, POWER-GEN Africa and DistribuTECH Africa’s expert advisory board has identified the integration of renewable energy into the...
View ArticleNew header designs to be showcased at Power-Gen Africa
Engineering, manufacturing, construction and maintenance services provider Steinmüller Africa will showcase two header models at this year’s Power-Gen Africa event, which will be held at the Sandton...
View ArticleCompany supports impact of IPP projects in Africa
Consulting, engineering, procurement and construction services provider Black & Veatch will support the evolution of independent power producer (IPP) projects already under way in South Africa.
View ArticleMore needs to be done to meet Africa’s energy needs
African Development Bank (AfDB) president Akinwumi Adesina believes that a lot more needs to be done in Africa, given the continent’s energy potential and the huge needs to be met. Energy is thus at...
View ArticlePower-Gen Africa a valuable platform for consulting engineers
Power-Gen Africa provides global engineering consultants WSP|Parsons Brinckerhoff with a platform for the company to continue raising its brand profile in the consulting engineering network and to...
View ArticleIncreased pan-African focus at Power-Gen
Power-Gen Africa 2016 has stepped up its pan-African focus with the aim of serving as the continent’s premier knowledge sharing and networking hub for the power generation and distribution sectors,...
View ArticleTemporary power plants an immediate solution to energy challenges
Temporary power plants represent an immediate, reliable, scalable and cost-efficient solution to Southern Africa’s power concerns, says large-scale power solutions provider Altaaqa Global Cat Rental...
View Article