How to protect electrical devices during load shedding

The CBI Astute Range can protect appliances with automations

Power utility Eskom has announced that it will implement stage 2 load shedding from 11:00 am on Wednesday morning till 05:00 am next week Monday. This is due to a shortage of generation capacity following the breakdown of two generators.

Businesses handed a lifeline to reduce carbon emissions, now is the time to take action

Dr Andrew Dickson, Executive: Engineering at CBI-electric: low voltage

In the 2022 Budget Speech delivered by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana, it was announced that the carbon tax rate will increase from R134 to R144, effective from 1 January 2022.

How to make your home an energy-efficient smart home this summer

Dr Andrew Joannou, Business Development Manager: Engineering & Innovation Technology at CBI-electric: low voltage

In 2022 electrical appliances are working harder to provide South Africans with the necessary comfort. This is as South Africans navigate extremely hot weather conditions in the Western Cape paired with higher-than-average rainfall across the rest of the country due to the La Niña weather phenomenon.

Get with the Smart Home program

South African smart homes are coming – are you ready? Often associated with costly high-tech devices, today’s smart home is affordable and easy to implement with thanks to CBI-electric: low voltage’s all-new Astute Range.

CBI-electric invests in renewable energy

CBI-electric: low voltage's new PV installation at their head office in Elandsfontein, Gauteng

In honour of CBI-electric: low voltage’s commitment to energy efficiency the company contracted Terra Firma Solutions to install a state-of-the-art 1.1MW Solar PV system at their head office in Gauteng. Both companies form part of the Reunert Group – renowned JSE listed industrial group with international operations across Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, and USA.

Top 5 home automation trends in 2022

Larry Barnes, product manager at CBI-electric: low voltage

The internet of things (IoT) is on the rise with projections suggesting that approximately 50 billion IoT devices will be in use around the world by 2050. This is because today, time-pressed consumers are already turning to technology for greater convenience and efficiency both in their personal lives as well as in their home environment. It is for this reason that home automation is increasing in popularity.

Create a Smart Home, Here’s How

Fact: Smart homes are increasing by 18% each year in South Africa and are expected to reach 2.5 million households in 2025.

Smart home devices could help the public better control electricity usage

The City of Cape Town announced today that after the power cuts experienced over the weekend it is even more determined to gain the right to procure and sell its own renewable energy.