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President, Minister address mining conference with mixed messages 4
Large wind farm for Mpumalanga 6 ADVERTISING
EV sales up with China dominating 7 Katia dos Santos
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How a few good test tools saved expensive motor replacements 8
How a pressure sensor helps keep boats from capsizing 9 Mark Yelland
Making data centres power smart 10 Cell: 074 854-1597
Refurbishment of large mine ventilator fan 10 Email: marky@nowmedia.co.za
Success in the third generation 11 COORDINATION
LED Lighting Solution for University Auditorium 12 Charmaine Manicom
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VIEWS AND OPINION
The energy transition – a just transition or a fair transition? 14 DESIGNER
Challenges and opportunities abound in the power utilities sector in 2023 16 Adéle Gouws
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