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Green Tech Advancements Key to Sustainable Growth in Sub-Saharan Africa's Renewable Energy Sector

Hy-Mag circuit breakers for the protection of solar installations

Renewable energy capacity in Sub-Saharan Africa is projected to nearly double by 2027, with the addition of over 40 GW from alternative power sources. More than 60% of this growth will be derived from South Africa, largely due to its Renewable Independent Power Producer Programme (REIPPP).

Mitigating IoT Hurdles Can Unlock Billions for SA

With a projected annual growth rate of 13.28%, the South African IoT market is set to reach a staggering US$11.32 billion by 2028. This rise is largely credited to the commercial, mining, agriculture, and manufacturing sectors which are already harnessing intelligent water and energy management solutions.

Boosting Property Value: The rise of smart technology in South African homes

The CBI App allows user to set schedules and automations

Trends show that 27% of national homebuyers are between the ages of 18 and 35, with this number set to increase over the next 10 years.

Lightening the Load: How to keep load shedding levels low

The CBI Astute Range can assist with lowering carbon footprint

The reduction in load shedding of late has left South Africans unsure about how to feel. Eskom has attributed the drop to Stages 3 and 4 to citizens heeding the call to use electricity sparingly.

Counterfeit Electrical Products Pose Grave Threat to Lives and Homes

Education is Crucial to Keep Consumers Safe

Outsmarting Eskom’s Proposed Demand Side Management Solution

South Africa is currently experiencing longer power outages due to components within the transmission and distribution network failing as a result of load shedding, prompting Eskom to suggest replacing the current load shedding model with a demand side management approach.

Unearthed Electricity: The shocking consequences

Earth Leakage devices limit the amount of electrical current entering the human body

Dangerous contact with electricity resulted in 34 accidents on South African construction sites, leading to the death of one person and four being permanently disabled in 2022. “Even one death is one too many,” says Dr Andrew Dickson, engineering executive at CBI-electric: low voltage.

Rise of the Machines: Human skills and automation combo key for boosting manufacturing

The South African manufacturing industry experienced a 5.2% decrease in production in February 2023 compared to the same period in the previous year, with employment in the sector shrinking in the last quarter of 2022.