The environmental business segment of Babcock & Wilcox (B&W) has been awarded a contract for approximately US$18mn to provide advanced environmental equipment to reduce emissions for a power plant in Africa
Power Generation
Zest WEG poised for African growth
Zest WEG, the South African subsidiary of Brazil’s WEG Group, is well placed to extend its already extensive footprint in the African market with six manufacturing facilities producing a wide range of equipment including gensets, transformers, electrical panels, E-Houses, MCCs and mini sub-stations
Minerals Council South Africa supports Ramaphosa’s energy overhaul plans
After President Cyril Ramaphosa detailed plans to resolve South Africa’s electricity shortage, the Minerals Council South Africa has come out in full support
ABB's MV switchgear testing goes extreme
Europes first Climatic Test Chamber for testing energised medium voltage (MV) switchgear can simulate harsh environments and pollution in temperatures as high as 80°C, ensuring ABB switchgear keeps the power on under more extreme weather
AMDA calls for minigrid support
The Africa Minigrid Association (AMDA) has called for more support from governments and donors to the minigrid sector in Africa which continues to face financial, policy and regulatory constraints