Every solution comes from generations of engineering and tried-and-tested technologies. (Image source: Mantrac)
Mantrac Group is on hand to ensure users are able to find the right generator sets to meet their business needs
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SEFA approves grants to set up super energy service companies
Super ESCOs are vehicles for channelling funds into public sector energy efficiency investments. (Image source: AfDB)
The African Development Bank’s (AfDB) Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA) has approved a technical assistance grant of US$5mn to implement the Africa Super Energy Service Companies (ESCO) acceleration programme in Rwanda, Senegal and South Africa
KPS introduces world-first piping system
The new system is delivered to make fuel transport safer and installation easier. (Image source: KPS)
KPS, a global innovator in high density polyethylene (HDPE) piping, has delivered the world’s first 6” double wall conductive HDPE piping system
Qair to progress BESS hybrid projects in Mauritius
The four solar plants will integrate battery energy storage systems. (Image source: Qair)
Qair, an independent renewable energy producer, has signed power purchase agreements with the Central Electricity Board (CEB) for the development of solar PV and battery energy storage systems (BESS) hybrid facilities in Mauritius
Geotechnical analysis unlocks geothermal opportunity
BIUST undertook detailed geophysical analysis of the hot spring to evaluate its generation capabilities, measuring the area to a depth of 22 km. (Image source: BIUST)
Liza Sarazin, senior director – brand and marketing at Seequent, The Bentley Subsurface Company, explains how Botswana International University used detailed geotechnical analysis to bring geothermal energy to Africa