LTM NEWS

April 2020 

May 2020

June 2020

LTM, together with our international strategic partners, will be offering the recommended PPE that is needed for Covid-19 protection in accordance with the international health standards to all our key clients. Measures for protecting workers from exposure to Covid-19 have been enforced by the South African Government and have been made compulsory in the workplace. Due to the shortage of sufficient PPE, we wish to extend our available resources to you and your staff as a combined effort to minimize the infection rate. The Department has appealed to employers who have not prepared for pandemic events to prepare themselves and their workers as best as possible.

The Water Reasearch Commission has partnered with LTM Energy in order to combat the challenges faced with the Covid 19 pandemic and the effects of staff being allowed to safely going back to the office. With the new Government regulations, we successfully implemented a PPE strategy at the WRC in May. The WRC was established in terms of the Water Research Act (Act No 34 of 1971), following a period of serious water shortage. It was deemed to be of national importance to generate new knowledge and to promote the country’s water research purposefully, owing to the view held that water would be one of South Africa’s most limiting factors in the 21st century. 

LTM’s 1st International award for 2020! From the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) for Innovative Project of the Year Award, at a virtual ceremony held in the USA. This is the highest international accolade in the Energy industry as the AEE Awards has been dubbed the Oscars of the Energy space. The AEE Awards Program shines a light on the remarkable work that is being done in the energy sector. The AEE is a non-profit professional society of 18,000+ members in more than 100 countries. Their mission is “to promote the scientific & educational interests of those engaged in the energy industry & to foster action for Sustainable Development.”

March 2020 

March 2020

April 2020

LTM Energy has done it again, we are very pround winners for the 2019 SANEA Energy Project – Highly Commended Award. View all the winners in the SANEA Award video https://youtu.be/jCIDC2TpDeQ  The South African National Energy Association (SANEA), is the South African Member Committee of the World Energy Council. Message from the team at SANEA “Energy is at the root of all social endeavours. Nothing can be achieved without it. Sadly, for so many years, we have taken energy for granted. We have used it indiscriminately in the apparent belief that reserves are infinite and we have been ignorant of the detrimental effects of inappropriate use.

Coca-Cola South Africa & LTM Energy have launched the first of its off-grid, solar-powered groundwater harvesting and treatment projects to commemorate National Water Week. The first project, called Coke Ville, is based in the Tshikota village community, near Louis Trichardt, in Limpopo. It comprises 3 boreholes that can provide up to 157 200 ℓ/d of water to the community and  can provide sufficient water for at least 2 000 households. The community previously suffered frequent water shortages, which resulted in community unrest, like many other villages in the province that also do not have access to clean running water.

Introducing LTM Distance Conversations! We are offering all our clients (new and existing) the opportunity to network with one of our subject matter experts via online video conferencing and to have a consultation on a no-obligation basis. We welcome all your questions! The COVID-19 Pandemic has affected a lot of businesses in South Africa and around the world and at LTM Energy, we do not want to compromise on service and expertese. Although we cannot physically install a solution at your home or business, we certainly can use this time to fully understand your needs and requirements. 

January 2020 

November 2019

November 2019 

LTM Energy has partnered with the University of Johannesburg and the team from the ECSA Student Chapter. This partnership has been formed in order to design and manufacture a solar car to win the 2020 Sasol Solar Challenge. The student chapter aims to be a source of inspiration for young engineers for both research and education at the University of Johannesburg and to push towards the fourth industrial revolution. Projected outputs from the projects are a testing platform for new technologies and innovative ideas, and postgraduate research supporting the technology.

Commercial Energy Project of the Year – LTM Energy’s project shows true leadership as it demonstrates the importance of a holistic view of new developments. The project takes into consideration energy efficiency, renewable energy, water efficiency and security, indoor comfort, as well as upskilling of the local community. The Annual Awards ceremony was hosted by the Southern African Energy Efficiency Confederation (SAEEC) in Pretoria. The awards evening was the pinnacle event of the Annual Southern African Energy Efficiency Conference held for the 14^th consecutive year in a row.

LTM Energy has partnered with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Envirosystems, university of Science and Technology Beijing and the Water Research Commission of South Africa, to pilot off-grid sanitation solutions. The pilot project will be demonstration the EnviVac off-grid and water saving technology across various sectors. LTM will run the first phase of the project from the first quarter of 2020. The EnviVac technology provides an energy and water efficient solution to sanitation especially where this is no grid or municipal systems access. LTM will be given the licence mandate for Africa and India.

November 2019 

November 2019 

October 2019

WORLD TOILET DAY & LTM Energy is proud to be a part of it!
Teaming up with partners, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Envirosystems, the University of Science and Technology Beijing and the Water Research Commission of South Africa, LTM will run the first phase of the project from the first quarter of 2020. Over 40% of South Africans do not have access to safe sanitation and over 4000 South African schools have pit latrines or no sanitation. LTM is committed to changing the landscape of sanitation and improving the circumstances of those less fortunate than ourselves.

This annual event aims to raise funds and awareness for THE YENZANI CHILDRENS HOME, a non-profit organization that offers a safe and nurturing home for children from challenging environments. THE YENZANI CHILDRENS HOME is the front runner in LTM’s CSI initiative program and we have officially “Adopted a Home” though our wonderful partnership with them. This fun-filled evening was dedicated to the children of YENZANI. Joe Parker and his team of comedians kept us entertained every step of the way. Thank you Alfred Julian Adriaan, Mel Miller, Lihle Msimang, Jason Goliath and everyone who supported!,

JS Mpanza Primary School, established in  2016, is a state primary school located in Soweto, Johannesburg. This is a Section 21 school with ACD functions and classified under quintile 3 as a no fee institution.Our initial objective was to build three classrooms at JS Mpanza Primary School to reduce the number of learners in the classes in order to improve the quality of education. Some grades have more than 70 learners in a class. LTM has helped reduce the number of students in a class room by offering a container solution, to help expedite the objectives without any approved plans or permits required as per conventional building methods.

September 2019 

August 2019 

August 2019

Remembering our father of the Nation 2019.

Karate SA fundraising benefit dinner 101. This black tie event attended by LTM’s CEO Dhevan Pillay aimed at raising funds by autioning rare items of value to support the Karate SA federation. Representatives of the World Karate Federation met with a delegation of the organising committee of the 2021 World Cadet, Junior & U21 Championships to be held in Cape Town (South Africa). The meeting aimed at initiating preparations for the second-ever World underage championships in Africa. “The aim of the WKF is to present the best version of our sport in all of our major events. Our World Championships have grown exponentially in terms of influence, media coverage and sponsors interest, therefore it is necessary to implement effective plans to maximise our opportunities in these events. After the visit today, all of us are encouraged to move forward and to continue our work,” said WKF President Antonio Espinós. 

AL 3 Boerdery goes green!

LTM proposed a Solar PV system to supply power to the pumps. A decision was made to deviate from the conventional AC systems. Variable speed drives (VSDs) are fed directly from the PV panels, setting the frequency for normal 50Hz pumps. Not only is this a cheaper system, but it is more robust and needs less maintenance. The inclusion of the VSD’s enables the pumps to operate for an additional 2 hours a day with no storage, by capturing the early morning and late afternoon sunshine as well, when the PV system is not operating at full capacity. After a successful pilot, the client entered into a PPA agreement. The system has been commissions and is producing more water than expected – more than 7 hours per day (even in winter), producing 1920 m3/hour – upwards of 15 000 m3 of water per a day. Client expectations have been exceeded and they are currently looking into a mass PV rollout across 6 more farms.

Netcare – winners of the 2019 Corporate Energy Management Award

Netcare has won the prestigious 2019 Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) Sub-Saharan Africa Region Corporate Energy Management Award, which was presented to the Group at a prestigious ceremony held in Washington DC in the United States. LTM Energy has installed multiple Solar PV systems at their health care facilities across South Africa. Netcare has secured and committed to a long-term strategy to reduce its carbon footprint, mitigate ongoing power interruptions and reduce rising utility costs. LTM Energy aims to continue to assist Netcare in achieving these targets through a nationwide installation of Solar PV plants at identified facilities. The four GGHH Climate Champion Awards won by Netcare included three golds in the categories Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction, Climate Resilience and Climate Leadership, and a silver for Renewable Energy.

July 2019 

May 2019 

January 2019

Coca Cola MD’s Charity Golf day 2019.

The annual Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) MD’s Charity Golf Day raised R900 000 in cash for Thusong Orphanage. In addition, Spar donated R55 000 worth of vouchers to the organisation. Held at Copperleaf Golf Estate and Spa on 26 July 2019, the prestigious event saw 200 participants and 23 sponsors take to the fairways on a perfect Highveld winter’s day. Located at Mokwalla Township in the Free State town of Vredefort, Thusong was founded more than a decade ago by former teacher, Maria Mopeli, to provide for the community’s vulnerable children. It currently provides meals, homework support, skills development, health awareness, traditional values and counselling to 120 orphans between the ages of six and 20. LTM Energy sponsored an aution prize of a solar geyser home system that fetched R10 000.00 as well as Endless computeres for the school. These computers come preloaded with educational programmes. 

“H Factor” Event

LTM upskilled 500 ESCO’s and Entrepreneurs at our Event on the 15th of May 2019. The “H Factor” Event had a great success and our Marketing team was able obtain sponsorship from Blue Chip clients to ensure that the event was free for all. The event targeted smaller ESCOs/SMMEs to assist them to make a success within the green economy both from a procurement, training and development perspective, as well as in matters such as Green Financing. LTM is serious about growing and making a difference to others lives be it an organization or an individual. SMMEs can be the backbones of any economy and the main driver of economic growth. Currently, the SMME sector contributes more than 45% of the country’s gross domestic product. SMMEs have the potential to create and expand employment, develop entrepreneurial skills and enhance market opportunities.

FNB Fairlands installs its first Food to Compost system.

Food waste can be a wonderful resource, if it is composted.  Composting is nature’s way of recycling organic material, including food waste, back into a rich, healthy soil. At FNB Fairlands, they are converting the compostable waste collected by the canteen at their property which is then used to nourish the Fairlands gardens. This on-site solution has helped reduce upliftment costs while eliminating the management risk of food waste. With on-site composting and treatment of food waste they have dramatically reduced the volume of food waste going to landfills and improved their carbon footprint as well as their gardens.  “We are proud to be part of an initiative that encourages the preservation of the environment. Not only will this project contribute towards a greener environment, but it also promotes skills development and food provision among community member” says Raj Makanjee, CIO of FNB.