Research and Development
SANEDI to conduct study assessing electric motor energy consumption
The South African National Energy Development Institute is expanding its Energy Efficiency Standards and Labelling Programme to study the energy use of motors and suggest new Minimum Energy Performance Standards.
Renewable energy
Assessing offshore locations for wind farm development
A scanning lidar campaign, completed by UL, has assessed local wind resources in support of offshore wind farm development in Germany’s North Sea.
Customer Services
UL collaborates with WIZZIT Digital to advance mobile retail payments
The launch of a SoftPOS with PIN mobile retail payments solution is set to help speed up the deployment of contactless payments...
Solar
New record: Highest conversion efficiency reached in the solar industry
The maximum solar conversion efficiency of JinkoSolar's advanced high-efficiency solar module reached 23.53% and has outperformed the previous record of 23.01%,
Business and markets
UL acquires solar software platform from Clear Sky Analytics
The acquisition of the Clear Sky Analytics platform complements UL’s existing portfolio of independent technical advisory, testing, inspection, certification and software services to the solar energy industry.
Metering
New prepaid electricity meter enters the private property market
The launch of the BEC 21 prepaid electricity meter meets the needs of the private property segment, which seeks a fit-for-purpose solution that is durable, simple and secure.
Finance and Policy
Daystar Power secures $20 million facility from IFC
Following its $38 million series-B fundraise in January, and a $4 million financing for its Ghanaian subsidiary with DEG, Daystar Power has secured $62 million in financing this year.
Smart Technologies
Howden environmental and technology solutions fortified with acquisition
Speaking with ESI Africa, Shane Janse van Vuuren, Howden Africa Compressors and Turbines General Manager, reveals how the supplier of mission-critical air and gas handling products, technologies and services intends to leverage recent acquisitions to the benefit of customers.
Transmission and Distribution
Interview: Global stimuli affecting local utility decisions
Three industry experts talk about the digitalisation journey of Africa’s power sector and unpack global influences on local markets.
Transmission and Distribution
How to prevent electrical health hazards using lockout/tagout
A vital tool in keeping electrical systems and employees safe is the use of lockout/tagout solutions and reliable cable identification. Watch the presentation to learn how.
