Electricity and Control June 2025

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INDUSTRY 4.0 + IIoT 4 Automation and digitalisation in the pulp and paper industry Arvin Ramjee, ABB South Africa 6 Digital technologies – transforming agriculture in arid regions Xylem Water Solutions 8 Products + services RENEWABLE ENERGY + INDUSTRIAL SUSTAINABILITY 10 Record growth in renewable power capacity The International Renewable Energy Agency 11 SA’s carbon tax overhaul: Unlocking renewable energy investment Alberto Gambacorta, Scatec 12 The cost impact of tracking options in PV power plants Shaniel Lakhoo, WSP in Africa 14 Products + services MEASUREMENT + INSTRUMENTATION 19 Infrared temperature control in aluminium rolling Instrotech 20 Products + services TRANSFORMERS, SUBSTATIONS + THE GRID 22 Expanding transmission grids – a global issue The International Energy Agency 23 Liberalising South Africa’s electricity market 24 Collaboration in action Leigh Darroll, Electricity + Control, spoke to Lee Mbenge at ACTOM 26 Radial water blocking on MV XLPE cable systems Donemore Torerwa, Aberdare Cables 27 Products + services

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The wonders of maths and science

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3 Cover article

Power up with P66 high-voltage connector

29 Engineering the future Perovskite photovoltaics – the next technology for solar power? 30 Reskilling, upskilling + training Bridging South Africa’s IT skills shortage 31 Write @ the back From data to action: Inspiring environmental protection

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