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Trafo Power Solutions, in partnership with TMC Transformers, is advancing dry-type transformer technology in Africa through custom engineered high-performance solutions tailored for demanding industries like mining and energy. Their combined expertise, simulation-led design and commitment to innovation are expanding the role of dry-type transformers in both indoor and outdoor applications, setting new standards for safety, reliability and environmental performance.

Trafo Power Solutions has established itself as a key provider of tailored electrical power solutions in Africa, leveraging its expertise and deep understanding of mining operations to address challenging conditions. Its recent supply of nine transformers to a mineral sands operation in Mozambique underscores its capability in delivering specialised solutions for demanding mining environments.

A data center in the Netherlands is the site of a recent innovation on the transformer landscape, where TMC Transformers has designed, manufactured and installed dry-type transformers in a large intake substation. Managing Director of Trafo Power Solutions, David Claassen explains the significance of this pioneering project.

Founded as a dry-type transformer specialist, Trafo Power Solutions has expanded its vision to become a leading provider of electrical power solutions in Africa. David Claassen explains how the company’s range of offerings has leveraged its depth of expertise and growing reputation across many sectors.

The upfront capital cost of a transformer is only one aspect of the total cost of ownership over its lifecycle. Making a cost effective purchase demands an understanding of all the other costs too, explains David Claassen of Trafo Power Solutions.

Trafo Power Solutions aims to make a significant impact at this year’s Electra Mining Africa by connecting with stakeholders and reinforcing its leadership in electrical power solutions. David Claassen, Managing Director, emphasises that this event provides an essential platform for showcasing their services and engaging with a broader audience in the southern African mining and engineering industry.

Data centres face specific challenges in countries where the voltage of electricity supply is unstable. With these factors in mind, Trafo Power Solutions has designed and is supplying a dry-type transformer to a data centre in Nigeria, showing its technical depth of experience in African markets.

When a copper-zinc mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo needed mini-substations and transformers in a hurry, Trafo Power Solutions was able to pull out all the stops. The company leveraged its experience of the country, the mining sector and strong partnerships with EPCs to ensure all equipment is designed, manufactured and delivered in time.

Data centres are experiencing significant growth in South Africa as the digital revolution continues to gain momentum. To keep up with the demand, these facilities must have the flexibility to expand rapidly when needed, as must the substations that provide them with power. David Claassen, Managing Director of Trafo Power Solutions, says that modular substations have emerged as a perfect solution for accommodating the expansion of data centres over time.

Building on its experience in Africa’s mining sector, Trafo Power Solutions has supplied 40 mini-substations with dry-type transformers to one of the fastest growing copper mines in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The contract also reflects the increased uptake of dry-type technology in mining.