E-band wireless systems, which operate in the 70 – 80 GHz frequency band, offer the most compelling alternative to fibre, with several advantages over competing high-capacity wireless technologies. E-band leverages the millimetre-wave spectrum, which allows for ultra-high-capacity backhaul links at speeds of up to 10 Gbps over distances of up to 10 km. Within the E-band […]
Siemens will present the 8DAB 12 medium-voltage switchgear which doesn’t require sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) insulating gas, at this year’s Hannover Messe. The system uses only natural constituents of ambient air as the insulating gas and is a new addition to the 8DA and 8DB product family. The technology also works with proven vacuum switching technology. A […]
The South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA) is working with key constituencies to help improve the implementation of economic development components through industry practice. A final workshop in a series hosted by SAWEA brought together key representatives of the three constituencies concerned with economic development in the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPPP). […]
Carlson Software’s newly released Precision 3D Hydro 2018 design software provides users tools for precise engineering in 3D. This version introduces Dynamic CAD automated plan and profile CAD design documentation. It also has the ability to do hydraulic grade line, energy grade line, gutter speed, and by-pass design calculations in real-time. The software could be […]
The iGlobe Group has developed a solution which combines GIS tools and drone technology for property management. The solution, Property Development Management Systems (PDMS), is planned to assist in a project in Namibia – from the initial designing process up to the day-to-day sales tasks of estate agents. The project is estimated to cover an […]
Cat phones introduces the Cat S31 – a smartphone suited for harsh and rugged environments. The new edition to the smartphone succeeds the Cat S30 and is fit for a range of industries, including construction, agriculture and vehicle repair. The phone has a 4000 mAh battery and a rugged IP68 waterproof casing. It is also […]
With ABB Ability, the company will unlock value for the African continent and enable customers to take full benefit of accelerated growth, helped by the energy and fourth industrial revolutions. The product creates powerful solutions and services that deliver opportunities to increase productivity and cut costs in countries that could leapfrog outmoded western models of […]
Swedish cleantech company Ripasso Energy will form a subsidiary, Ripasso South Africa, and open a sales and service office in Johannesburg in May. The recent interest from the metal and mining industries in South Africa may prove to be the company’s major breakthrough. The decision is based on the surge of interest from the South […]
RWW Engineering recently achieved full grid code compliance for harmonic emissions on two solar PV plants located in the Western Cape Region. The plants were non-compliant with regards to current harmonic emissions as per the latest Grid Connection Code version 2.9. The company installed 800 A of low voltage active harmonic filtering at each of […]
