Electricity and Control June 2020

ENERGY MANAGEMENT + THE INDUSTRIAL ENVIRONMENT : PRODUCTS + SERVICES

Maintaining a stable power supply Vert Energy is well-positioned to assist businesses and manufacturers to curtail the negative financial and productivity effects of power outages. The company supplies and supports a wide range of globally recognised components and systems used in onsite power generation equipment. Grant Robertson, Managing Director of Vert Energy says, “We understand the critical role electric power generation performs in every industry and we know how important it is to have a secure and efficient power supply and a dependable support facility – especially as load- shedding remains a continuing concern. “Apart from Vert Energy’s extensive distribution of electric power generation products to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractors throughout Africa, the company provides an extended tier of service support. Highly-skilled service technicians are on hand to serve the electrical, electronic and mechanical needs of industry – even in isolated areas. “Our team of factory-trained technicians can help with most electro-mechanical breakdown or repair problems

commissioning of new sets, fault finding, as well as the refurbishment and repair of most types of generators. We can service, maintain, repair and refurbish radiators, diesel engines, alternators, genset controls, switchgear and electric motors in both low and medium voltage applications,” says Robertson. “Our engineers also have the expertise to assist with re-assembly, installation and commissioning of power generation systems.” The company has extensive onsite experience in critical power applications, including at datacentres, smelters and foundries, power plants, offshore oil and gas platforms, hydropower plants, mining operations and telecoms base stations. Johnny Canada, Vert Energy’s Service Manager says: “Our experience over the last decade shows that more than half of the failures relating to continuous and backup power systems, can be attributed to inadequate annual maintenance, or the use of inferior quality generic parts that are not approved by OEMs.” As well as its 24-hour assistance with any emergency electro-mechanical breakdown or repair situation, Vert Energy has developed a preventive and emergency maintenance programme, designed to minimise downtime of either prime power or standby generators. Proactive maintenance management increases the reliability of a system, upholds consistent procedures and schedules, and maintains the factory warranty coverage of every component. The company uses original spare parts and accessories, according to OEM specifications.

with diesel generators and ancillary equipment. Onsite services – which are especially critical for companies in remote locations – include annual maintenance and inspections,

For more information contact Vert Energy. Tel: 086 111 8378 Email: ryan.robertson@vertgroup.co.za Visit: www.vertgroup.co.za

Vert Energy has a team of highly skilled maintenance and service technicians to support and maintain onsite electric power generation systems.

3-phase UPS with internal battery modules Schneider Electric, a leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has introduced the first version of Easy UPS 3M 3-phase uninterruptible power supply (UPS) with 60 and 80 kVA (400 V) internal high-capacity battery modules. The Easy UPS 3M UPS is defined by its simplicity: easy to install, easy to use, and easy to service, providing business continuity for small and medium businesses and an excellent fit in data centres and industrial environments. Easy UPS 3M was introduced for external batteries supporting 60-200 kVA. With its internal battery modules, users can select the UPS with a predefined runtime for their loads, simplifying the selection process and enabling faster deployment of the solution. George Senzere, Pre-Sales Manager, for Secure Power Solutions, Anglophone Cluster at Schneider Electric South Africa says, “With its optimised footprint and competitive product features, Easy UPS 3M allows Schneider Electric to better meet customers’ needs and partner requirements in a range of industries. It fills a growing market need

for a reliable and convenient solution, delivering power availability, manageability, and quality while reducing total cost of ownership.” Schneider’s global service setup with strong, local service representatives and partners provides customers with a complete range of services throughout the Easy UPS 3M lifecycle. Customers benefit from the included start-up service to ensure the UPS

is properly and safely configured for best performance, reliability, safety, and peace of mind.

For more information contact Schneider Electric. Tel: +27 (0)11 254 6400 Visit: www.se.com

The Easy UPS 3M with compact footprint and internal battery modules offers competitive specifications for small and medium businesses and manufacturing operations.

18 Electricity + Control JUNE 2020