#South Africa

A pilot programme tests ultra-compact amorphous core transformers in South Africa and the US, promising major reductions in size, weight, and losses.

FusionSolar 9.0 and One-Fits-All 2.0 will boost grid stability and accelerating large-scale renewable deployment.

Anglo American-EDF joint venture begins commercial operations in Northern Cape, powering mining operations and supporting South Africa’s energy transition.

150 MW supply agreement linked to Orkney solar project supports renewable power delivery through South Africa’s distribution networks.

New Tshwane and Cape Town facilities boost Africa’s largest transformer manufacturer, enabling production and testing of 500 MVA Class 3 transformers.

Three newly procured transformers will reinforce load-sharing, reduce outages, and secure power for growth across the Mangaung Metro distribution network.

The acquisition strengthens local transformer production and supports Africa’s energy growth.

City to invest in power plant upgrades, solar PV expansion, and LED streetlighting as part of its strategy for a resilient, future-ready energy network.

Actom Power Transformers’ test lab becomes Africa’s first SANAS-accredited facility, assuring customers of internationally certified transformer testing.

South Africa secures major funding to open its electricity market, scale renewables, and boost transmission and smart metering for a low-carbon future.

With three substations set ablaze, pressure grows for answers on potential sabotage and the absence of critical fire prevention systems.

EDF Renewables leads South Africa’s first IPP-built substation, connecting 1.5 GW of renewables and setting the stage for future grid-integrated clean energy.

A. Eberle Africa boosts power stability with LVRSys® installation at Siemens Data Centre, enhancing grid efficiency in South Africa.

Following a successful pilot, the city rolls out full-scale electricity wheeling, opening the door to diverse energy sources.

On Thursday at around 5 PM, a transformer explosion occurred at Matla Power Station in Mpumalanga, South Africa, affecting Unit 6.

ACWA Power’s Redstone Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) plant in South Africa has reached 50 MW and is set to achieve its full 100 MW capacity in the coming days.

The EIB and the DBSA will each provide €100 million ($110.4 million) to support solar and wind power projects in South Africa.

The fire, which happened last weekend, destroyed a transformer and distribution panels.

The fire occurred at the Mooikloof substation.

While some of the money may come from the Just Transition plan that wealthy nations have pledged to back with funding, private funding is also being considered.

From the date of the contract award, the units will be delivered to the mine site within four months.

Some of the causes of the collapse are the management system and inadequate maintenance.

Residents of Bophelong were left with joy on Thursday, January 18, as Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi delivered 19 transformers to their community.

Trafo Power Solutions has supplied 40 dry-type mini-substations, as well as seven standalone ring main units, to Kamoa in the Democratic Republic of Congo.