By Dr. Brian Nel, CEO DBCon Global There is a widespread misconception in the mining industry regarding Power Factor Correction (PFC). Most Financial Managers and even some Electrical Engineers believe that the only reason to install PFC equipment is to avoid the “Maximum Demand” penalty on the Eskom or utility bill. While it is true […]

When most companies hear “energy upgrade,” they assume it means ripping out boilers, rewiring electrical systems, and paying for massive new installations. That’s not always necessary. Energy optimisation is about working with what you already have and engineering it to perform better. In technical terms, optimisation focuses on: The result: lower operating costs, higher reliability, […]

Across South Africa, many facilities still depend on outdated hot water systems built around mild steel storage tanks, oversized resistance elements, or inefficient boilers. These systems were never designed with today’s energy costs, compliance standards, or load demands in mind. We regularly find plant rooms where 20-year-old tanks are rusting out, boilers are running at […]

In a hospital, hot water is not an amenity — it is a clinical requirement. Sterilisation of instruments, surgical theatre hygiene, patient bathing, and infection control all depend on a continuous supply of hot water at precisely controlled temperatures. Unlike commercial buildings, hospital systems must be designed to: Failure in any of these areas can […]