HIMOINSA moves to meet Africa’s energy needs

HIMOINSA, a leader in power technology solutions, has launched the HGY Series, a new engine line with a capacity from 1,250kVA to 3,500kVA

According to the company, which is part of the Yanmar Group, it has future plans to reach 4,000kVA with the range which is engineered to deliver robust and sustainable solutions, particularly in areas with unstable national grids. The range, it claims, has the potential to significantly help address Africa’s growing energy needs, particularly in key sectors critical to the continent’s economic development such as healthcare, mining, oil and gas, and data centres.

Guillermo Elum, HIMOINSA's EMEA region head, remarked, “Africa is a key growth region for HIMOINSA, and our approach goes beyond merely selling products; we are committed to building local capacity. Our training programmes in Angola, South Africa, Morocco, Togo and soon, in Tanzania, ensure that African technicians and engineers are fully equipped to manage and maintain our technology, creating skilled jobs and developing expertise across the continent.”

A high-capacity solution

With the release of the HGY Series, HIMOINSA has entered the high-capacity engine segment as it bids to support the continent’s rapid industrialisation and infrastructure expansion. By offering flexible fuel options, currently capable of operating with a range of diesel types and HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil), with future plans to support natural gas and hydrogen, the HGY Series ensures that businesses and communities across Africa have access to low-emission, efficient, and reliable power, regardless of local grid conditions.

Francisco Gracia, CEO of HIMOINSA, surmised, “We see enormous potential in Africa’s industrial and digital sectors, and the HGY Series is a powerful tool for realising that potential. From supporting vital healthcare facilities to powering new data centres that drive digital transformation; to providing continuous power for mining projects, our solutions are designed to make a tangible impact in Africa’s growth story. This launch is more than just a product introduction; it is our commitment to being a partner in Africa’s progress.”