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Battery energy storage powered
by renewable energy is the future,
and it is feasible in South Africa right now!
Sodium-sulphur batteries (NAS ® Batteries), produced by NGK Insulators Ltd.,
and distributed by BASF, with almost 5 GWh of installed capacity worldwide,
is the perfect choice for large-capacity stationary energy storage.
A key characteristic of NAS ® Batteries is the long discharge duration (+6 hours), which
makes the technology ideal for daily cycling to convert intermittent power from renewable
energy into stable on-demand electricity.
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INTERIORS AWARD
WINNER: THE RIDGE, PORTSWOOD PRECINCT,
V&A WATERFRONT
Architect: StudioMAS
SAPOA AWARDS
NAS ® Battery is a containerised solution, with a design life of 7.300 equivalent cycles or
20 years, backed with an operations and maintenance contract, factory warranties, and
performance guarantees.
Superior safety, function and performance are made possible by decades of data
monitoring from multiple operational installations across the world. NAS ® Battery track
record is unmatched by any other manufacturer.
The V&A Waterfront continues to strive for excellence
and has raised the bar when it comes to sustainability
by focusing on circular design and development, with
The Ridge as a primary example.
Provide for your energy needs from renewable energy coupled with a NAS ® Battery.
Location: The Ridge Building, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
Project dates: April 2019 – December 2020
Certification: 6-Star Green Star Office V1.1 Design
and As-Built ratings
Type of building: Commercial property building
Project size: 8 500m²
CERTIFIED
Contact us right away for a complimentary pre-feasibility modelling exercise to find out
how a NAS ® Battery solution can address your energy challenges!
MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENTS AWARD
Altum Energy:
BASF NAS ® Battery Storage Business
Development Partner – Southern Africa
WINNER: OCEANS UMHLANGA
Architect: Elphick Proome Architects
Winning the Mixed-use Developments award is a testament to Elphick Proome Architecture’s innovative design
prowess, strategic vision and commitment to enhancing urban spaces. The accolade recognises our ability to
seamlessly integrate residential, commercial and recreational elements, showcasing excellence in creating
dynamic environments that redefine the way people live, work and interact.
Crane Group Consulting
are specialists in Quantity
Surveying, Project and Program
Management for built assets across
specialized areas of the construction
industry, including Retail, Mixed-Use
Developments, Residential, Leisure,
Industrial, Infrastructure, Work place,
Education and Healthcare and benchmarks
itself according to international standards.
We operate in Africa through a network of experts based
in Africa, working for Africa. Our localised experience and
expertise ensure that clients obtain the benefit of scale and
scope when building assets in Africa.
CRANE GROUP CONSULTING
IS PROUD TO PART OF THE
PROFESSIONAL TEAM THAT
HAS DELIVERED THE AWARD
WINNING PROJECT.
Location: Lagoon Drive, Umhlanga, Durban
Project dates: 2 September 2015 – 14 April 2023
Certification: None
Type of building: Mixed-use development
Project size: 28 000m²
cranegroupconsulting.com | info@cranegroupconsulting.com
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