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LTM Energy leads the scene in going green electrification alone. In addition, South Africa’s
electricity supply is under pressure and there is
L TM Energy has won the prestigious Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) Energy Project of growing demand to accelerate the installation
of renewable energy sources.
the Year International Award 2021.
LTM Energy supplied 7000 off-grid
The award was given in recognition of LTM Energy’s 796 KWh solar farm based in the
Northern Cape, where the company’s team designed and installed PV to drive an 8 x 55 kW pump solar units for the Department of Mineral
Resources and Energy (DMRE) to provide
system, transferring water over 2,8 km from the river to a holding dam, for irrigation. access to clean energy to rural communities
The award recognising the outstanding accomplishments in energy for this project will be which had not enjoyed the benefits of such
presented to the CEO of LTM Energy on 20 October 2021 in New Orleans, USA. The AEE presents before. These remote rural homes previously
these awards each year to individuals and organisations which have achieved national and relied on candles, kerosene, wood, gas, etc.,
international prominence in implementing the practices and principles of energy engineering for their energy needs. LTM Energy executed
and management. The AEE awards have been dubbed the “Oscars” of the energy sector and are the fastest roll-out in Africa: 1500 off-grid
therefore deemed the highest international accolade in the energy industry. solar PV units in under a month.
This recognition is the cherry on the cake for LTM Energy which won three international Pieter Brand, the company’s Chief
awards in 2020 and started the year by winning three local awards from the South African Energy Operating Officer, says, “LTM Energy is
Efficiency Confederation (SAEEC). SAEEC is the local chapter of AEE. always embarking on innovation and
LTM Energy was honoured with these 2021 titles: Energy Service Company (Esco) of the Year; working together with other people in the
Commercial Energy Project of the Year; and Energy Professional of the Year. industry. Sometimes we even work with our
Dhevan Pillay, LTM’s CEO, says, “I would like to thank the LTM Energy family, staff and fellow competitors because we truly believe that a
directors who have contributed towards these great achievements and for their support of the “rising tide will lift all ships”. For that reason,
various environmental projects we have undertaken nationally. We are especially humbled and we wish to encourage the people of our
grateful to our valued clients for affording us the opportunity to partner with them on their country to join us in this quest for a greener
environmental sustainability journey. It is indeed most rewarding that LTM Energy’s efforts to help South Africa as we continue to rollout
secure a “greener” future for our country, have been recognised internationally”. energy- and water-efficient projects.”
The esteemed AEE Awards Programme shines a light on the remarkable work being done in LTM Energy designed and implemented
the energy sector by individuals and organisations. The event identifies those who exemplify the 39 containerised units using refurbished
very best in their field. shipping containers to house 4 kW units
LTM Energy’s award-winning energy project “Lighting up Africa”, together with the various in a hybrid configuration, with grid-based
case studies, demonstrated the significant potential of scalable energy savings in Africa which can and diesel generator supply. Some of these
help to reduce global carbon emissions. designs were unique and used Tier 1 solar
Koppies, one of the largest potato farms in the country, resorted to an off-grid solar solution panels and Li-ion storage batteries where DC
(just under 800 kW) with VSD driven pumps transferring water from river to dam for irrigation supply was considered as the best option to
because disruptions of Eskom’s electricity supply incurred huge losses for the farm. The innovative avoid losses.
design led to improved quality and reliability of supply. LTM Energy has also developed
The South African government has an objective to provide all South Africans with universal access proprietary software called “eSUMS”
to electricity, but it is becoming increasingly evident that this objective cannot be met through grid (Enhanced Smart Utility Management) which
can measure any utility’s performance in
real time, making proactive and reactive
maintenance more practical.
“Achieving success in some of the
largest award schemes in the world is a
great endorsement of the ambitious and
ethical way we like to do business, and
acknowledges the hard work, talent and
commitment of our team. We remain fully
committed to environmental sustainability,
as we believe our initiatives are an important
investment in the future of our communities
and country,” Pillay says.
LTM Energy will continue to make
a positive impact on climate change,
demonstrating the importance of a holistic
view in new developments while taking into
consideration the importance of upskilling
the local community, growing SMMEs and
delivering commendable resource savings.

Contact LTM Energy, Tel 011 042 3027,
SSO@LTMEnergy.co.za

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