Opinion: Eskom’s solar clampdown – A risk to renewables and business confidence

In this article, IMPOWER business development executive Matthew Cruise writes that Eskom’s recent push to register all grid-tied solar systems has sparked controversy in South Africa’s solar sector, raising concerns about legality, cost and Eskom’s role in shaping the country’s energy future.
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Township entrepreneurs begin adopting plug-and-play solar solution

The market for a pioneering solar-battery solution tailored to meet the needs of informal businesses such as spaza shops, salons, tailors, mechanics and restaurants operating in South Africa’s so-called ‘township economy’ is beginning to take shape. Launched by Wetility in mid-2024, the innovation has been designed to address the specific challenges faced by township entrepreneurs, including chronic ‘load reduction’ and cable theft, as well as unstable building structures and limited access to finance.
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Firm expands hygienic valve portfolio

Swedish manufacturing company Alfa Laval is extending its range of valve-related offerings to clients in the industrial, home and food and beverage sectors, with its new leakage detection butterfly valve (LDBV), Unique Mixproof valves and the Unique SSV pressure relief valve, says valves and automation portfolio manager Paw Kramer. The Alfa Laval LDBV is the “ideal solution” for maintaining performance, as its integrated leakage detection allows for “rapid responses”, while its single seal, disc and actuator make it lightweight. It can fit into clean-in-place (CIP) systems and, when paired with Alfa Laval’s ThinkTop solution, incorporates real-time monitoring and control capabilities, and enhances performance and reliability.
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Firm’s industrial valves improve operationality, efficiency

Industrial solutions provider BMG’s Fluid Technology division supplies and supports an extensive range of components for fluid technology systems and general industrial applications. BMG’s strategy to enhance its fluid technology services to meet growing market demand encompasses the introduction of new products boasting the latest developments in design technologies, materials and coatings.
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