South Africa's Transformer Manufacturing Industry
South Africa's transformer manufacturing industry can bridge local and national grid gaps, boost energy security, and tap global market demand, according to Mervyn Naidoo, Group CEO of ACTOM.
Global Demand for Power Transformers
The global shift towards renewable energy is accelerating the demand for power transformers as nations upgrade and expand their power grids to meet rising energy needs.
- Nations are upgrading and expanding their power grids to meet rising energy needs.
- The demand for transformers, essential for transmission and distribution, has surged beyond current global supply capabilities.
Infrastructure Gap
A critical infrastructure gap has been exposed: a severe shortage of transformers, as countries race to expand generation capacity and decarbonise their grids.
Renewable sources such as solar and wind are often geographically dispersed, located far from existing grid infrastructure.
Author's summary: SA's transformer industry can bridge local grid gaps.
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