Electricity + Control October 2016

ENERGY + ENVIROFICIENCY: CONTROL SYSTEMS + AUTOMATION

ROUND UP

Protection … above and below ground

Booyco Electronics ’ fully integrated Proxim- ity Detection System (PDS) represents the latest generation of this technology and offers a supply of information, enabling the safety intervention capability with a data hub that allows integration withTMMOEM’s equipment as well as with surface vehicles. The Booyco Electronics PDS was de- veloped using the latest electronic tech- nology to facilitate effective and reliable communication, and is suitable for use both underground and on surface.The PDS transfers information between users via

Booyco Electronics’ Human Machine Inter- face. System communication is exchanged with operators using icons making it easy to understand. The PDS is deployed following specific risk assessments ensuring fit-for-purpose application and the provision of appropriate information to facilitate safety interventions withTMM and other OEM underground and surface vehicles. The deployment of PDS technology could vary between different types of vehicles on a single site. These high performance and reliable

systems incorporate VLF technology for pedestrian detection either on surface or underground together with GPS technology for vehicle detection on surface. The Booyco Electronics PDS delivers specific warning, controlled slow-down and stopping zone alerts around a vehicle when detecting pedestrians or other vehicles.This is unique in that it is able to achieve zone shaping and create narrow band zones in close proximity on the side of the vehicles to meet specific operational requirements. Enquiries: Anton Lourens. Email anton@booyco-electronics.co.za

Sustainable energy for 2 000 farmers

IdeemaSun energy GmbH, based inWallerfing, Germany, has started the construction of a large-scale PV-battery system at lake Nasho, Rwanda.The system is composed of a 3,3MWphotovoltaic plant and a 2,86 MWh lithium-ion battery storage making it one of the largest PV-Battery set-ups in the world.The system will provide energy for an extensive irrigation system and stabilise the grid of the Nasho

sector in the Eastern Province of Rwanda. More than 2 000 farmers will directly benefit from the project.  The energy system is part of the Nasho irrigation project, initi- ated by the Howard G. Buffett Foundation (HGBF) and managed by general contractor Remote Group from Rwanda. It is supported by the government of Rwanda. By providing water for more than 1 200 hectares of land the irrigation system will allow to increase crop productivity and to improve the living conditions of local farmers. IdeemaSun will also invest in the training of local workers in order to allow for capacity building and sustainable operation of the system.  project. Helping people to help themselves is the best way to improve living conditions in a country which is severely affected by poverty”, says Mario Eckl, managing director of IdeemaSun energy.   The energy system integrates the horizontal tracking system Safetrack Horizon from IDEEMATEC Deutschland GmbH, PVmodules fromTrina Solar, inverters from SMA and a  battery storage system fromTESVOLT GmbH. “We will be the first company in the world to apply theTESVOLT storage system in this megawatt range”, Eckl confirms.  The PV-battery system is scheduled to be operational in Novem- ber 2016. Enquiries: Email info@ideemasun.com

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