Renewable Energy
Training on Grid Integration & Grid Compliance studies
Proconics, in partnership with CTE Consulting, presented training to Eskom staff on Grid Integration and Grid Code Compliance studies for the Skaapvlei, Paleisheuwel and Graafwater Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects on 27-28 March 2023. It was presented online, using our video conferencing facilities in our Midrand offices. Between 83 and 100 delegates attended online over the two days, with Monde Soni, Chief Engineer: Network Planning (BESS, Microgrids, IPPs) at Eskom Distribution joining us in person.
The sessions were highly interactive and valuable knowledge was shared between the presenters and Eskom staff. We received praise from Eskom, and have set the standard for similar engagements. Thanks to Cliff Chidzikwe and Tonderayi Gumunyu from CTE Consulting for making the event a success.
Our Services
Proconics support IPP's and renewable EPC's by providing cost-effective, reliable, repeatable EBOP services in the African environment. We have the experience and great understanding of the local methods of operation in South Africa and its neighboring countries. When talking specifically about project execution in the South African space, Proconics has the experience and correct licenses to operate by being a BBBEE level 1 contributor.
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Proconics is a proudly South African company and as such, we believe in the development and improvement of local engineering talents. We have therefore put together a renewables team who have an extensive amount of years' experience in theis field.
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One of Proconics' core beliefs is to be relational. We have therefore over the last 25 years built strong professional relationships with local and international suppliers in the construction and installation sector. This enables us to provide each client with a fit-for-purpose solution, addressing their unique problem with precision and resolution.
MEET THE RENEWABLES TEAM
Louis Hall
Group Executive: Renewables Energy
Our Innovations
Renewables Projects
Project Scope:
New 132kV/33kV, 50 MVA Transformer bay, and 33kV feeder bay to the existing substation. This included the transformer, HGIS 132kV switchgear, 33kV AIS switchgear, protection and control panels including SCADA equipment.
Installation Site: Tsanga PwrStation
Nyanga 50MVA transformer upgrade
Nyanga 50MVA transformer upgrade
Project Scope
The primary and secondary testing of two 132kV transformer feeders, two 20MVA 22/132kV Transformers and the 22kV collector board including 8 solar incomers.
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​Installation Site
2 x 30MW Solar Farms in Limpopo, South Africa
Testing of Protection at 2 x 30MW Solar Farms in Limpopo, South Africa
Testing of Protection at 2 x 30MW Solar Farms in Limpopo, South Africa
Project Scope:
Reverse engineering of the current HMI system to implement the new Bus-Tie Feeders.
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​Installation Site
2 x 144MW Wind Farms in Eastern Cape, South Africa
SCADA System upgrade at Loeriesfontein and Khobab Wind Farms in Eastern Cape, South Africa
SCADA System upgrade at Loeriesfontein and Khobab Wind Farms in Eastern Cape, South Africa
Project Scope: Performing the preliminary design for a solar/gas/battery hybrid power plant’s grid connection in De Aar, Northern Cape, South Africa.
Installation Site: 55MW Hybrid Power Plant, Northern Cape, South Africa
