Electricity + Control July 2018

POWER-GEN & DistribuTECH Africa 17 – 19 July 2018 Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg A forum that brings together international business leaders and technical experts com- mitted to powering up a continent. Enquiries: Visit www. powergenafrica.com/2018/html Industrial & Commercial Use of Energy Conference 13 – 15 August 2018 Sports Science Conference Centre, CPT The Industrial and Commercial Use of Energy conference discusses ways to ensure that industry and commerce get the energy they need, at a justifiable price, and of high quality. We need to make as certain as possible that our huge investment in the energy sector is used wisely. Enquiries: Email icue@cput.ac.za NOT TO BE MISSED

Solar paint makes its debut… Just paint that wall for instant solar fuel Dateline: 23 June 2022

I t's taken five years to come to fruition, but the magic of solar paint is finally something every build- ing owner can benefit from. Why pay for costly 3D printed solar panels and film, when you can just slap it on like paint – literally. Discovered back in 2017, solar paint is a special mixture of synthetic molecules and titanium oxide, which has been used in paint for decades. It turns out the oxide helps the paint absorb the sun's energy, while the molybdenum molecules act as a catalyst, splitting water into oxygen and hydrogen. Where does the water come from? From the atmosphere of course! Water vapour naturally pres- ent in the air is attracted to the paint, where it is automatically split into oxygen and hydrogen, as long as the sun is shining; no electricity required. Hydrogen is the cleanest of all fuels, creating only water vapour when it's burned. It can also be used directly in fuel cells, or stored for later use. The promise of a 'hydrogen economy' might finally be affordable. Solar paint is the ideal complementary technology to traditional solar power, which only produces electricity when the sun is shining, and needs expensive battery systems. The hydrogen generated by solar paint in the day, can be used to power turbines and fuel cells at night, reducing the need for storage solutions.

Electra Mining Africa 10 – 14 September 2018

Expo Centre, Nasrec in Johannesburg Gateway into Africa for further business expansion. Enquiries: Visit www.electramining.co.za

Energy Storage 2018 22 – 23 October 2018 Emperor’s Palace, Johannesburg

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A focused conference and exhibition covering numerous themes and matters associated with energystorage, renewable energy and smart grid in domestic, commercial, industrial, utility, mini/micro-grid and electric vehicle applications. Enquiries:Visit www.energystorage.co.za Southern African Energy Efficiency Convention 13 – 14 November 2018 Emperors Palace, Kempton Park The Southern African Energy Efficiency Convention is an important energy event of national scope for end-users and energy professionals in all areas of the energy field. Enquiries: Visit www.saeec.org.za

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INDEX TO ADVERTISERS

Adroit..................................................34 Beckhoff Automation............................IFC Countapulse Controls........................11 CPUT....................................................15 Endress+Hauser..................................19

Engen Turbine Oils..............................23 Hellermann Tyton...............................7 ifm...................................................OBC JB Switchgear......................................37 Marthinusen & Coutts..........................33

OMRON..............................................39 Siemens............................................3 Specialised Exhibitions......................29 ZestWeg Group.....................................31 SEWEurodrive....................................IBC

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