WCA March 2013

Savings and energy initiative in Pakistan

Rebar move AMEinfo reports that Conares Metal Supply has extended its facility in Jebel Ali free zone area (Jafza) to manufacture 40mm reinforcing steel bars.

replaced and LEDs and energy efficient lights were installed to achieve lighting efficiency. Full use is being made of daylight by fitting clear glass partitions and windows.The lighting load was reduced from 46kW to only 5kW through this initiative, which saved enough electricity to light 50 houses.” Under the project, PEC is installing 500w to 5kW standalone solar power systems at various engineering universities, commercial areas and religious places. The aim of the project is to spread awareness and popularise renewable sources of energy. For the purpose, an exhibition and awareness campaign will also be launched throughout the country during the implementation phase. Pakistan Engineering Council – Pakistan Website : pec.org.pk

excess electricity delivered to the national grid under a Feed-In-Tariff regime. PEC’s spokesperson, Mahmood Rehmani, said: “We took many initiatives in terms of energy efficiency within PEC. “An energy audit was made of the main building of PEC; heavy lighting fixtures were

AN on-grid solar power generation system of 178kW, installed at Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC), is said to have set a precedent as a role model for defining procedures and strategy at national level for on-grid solar power generation. The project is the first of its kind in the country, with

Bharat Bhatia, CEO and MD, said: “We are pleased to announce the production of 40mm rebar at our facility in Jafza.”

Hydroelectricity for Cameroon The renewable energy developer Joule Africa has signed a project development agreement (PDA) with the Government of Cameroon for the construction of a hydroelectric project on the Katsina Ala river, in northwest Cameroon. The plant will have a potential installed capacity to generate 850MW, with the first stage having 450MW. The Cameroon government, Joule Africa and technical hydro-engineering consultancy Lahmeyer International are to conduct a full feasibility study on the project. Joule Africa – Sierra Leone Website : www.jouleafrica.com

Conares operates a pipe plant and galvanising line, producing black and galvanised pipes.

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Wire & Cable ASIA – March/April 2013