Swedish cleantech turns waste gas to cash in Krugersdorp
The company is transforming toxic gases created by ferrochrome production into electricity — and at a cost that undercuts Eskom
At Afarak SA’s Mogale Alloys plant in Krugersdorp, a cleantech company from Sweden is transforming toxic gases created by ferrochrome production into electricity — and at a cost that undercuts Eskom. In January 2018, the project was just a sketch on a serviette, but now, having successfully demonstrated its feasibility, Ripasso Energy has seven power-generating units en route from Sweden to SA, with the first expected to arrive in February. Together, the 45ft royal-blue containers will generate a total 2.8MW for the energy-intensive Mogale Alloys operations from its very own waste gas. SA business has been struggling to cope with growing electricity prices and Eskom has now applied for an annual tariff hike of 15% for the next three years. The ferro alloys industry, represented by the Ferro Alloy Producers’ Association, is a major energy user and has warned it will be particularly hard-hit should a double-digit tariff increase transpire. Ripasso’s offering, a container-based solutio...
Would you like to comment on this article?
Sign up (it's quick and free) or sign in now.
Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.
Subscribe now to unlock this article.
Support BusinessLIVE’s award-winning journalism for R129 per month (digital access only).
There’s never been a more important time to support independent journalism in SA. Our subscription packages now offer an ad-free experience for readers.
Cancel anytime.
Questions? Email helpdesk@businesslive.co.za or call 0860 52 52 00. Got a subscription voucher? Redeem it now.