Mac Automation
We are a young and vibrant company constantly pushing the boundaries of what is possible, creating tailor made, customer focused solutions.
With our clientβs satisfaction at the heart of our business and a determination to exceed expectations, we strive
πβ‘ Another project wrapped up β new ABB Variable Speed Drive installation for a citrus farm here in the Eastern Cape! π
π§ Soft pipe fill functionality means no more water hammer or pressure spikes stressing the irrigation pipelines β the drive ramps the pump up gently every time.
π Built-in flow measurement gives the farm real-time visibility of water usage, straight from the drive β no additional flow meter required.
Benefits for the client:
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Extended pump and pipeline lifespan
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Reduced energy consumption
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Accurate irrigation water monitoring
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Lower maintenance costs
Proud to support our agricultural sector with reliable, energy-efficient solutions! ππ±
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πβ‘ ANOTHER OFF-GRID SUCCESS STORY! βοΈ
We're proud to announce the completion of a fully off-grid dairy farm in the Eastern Cape! π
This dairy now operates completely independent of the grid, powered by:
βοΈ Luxen solar modules on a Schletter ground mount system
β‘ Sungrow PV inverters
π Solar MD lithium battery storage
β‘ ABB PCS Container handling power conversion
π’οΈ Lister diesel genset as backup for extended bad weather βοΈ
But generation is only half the story β π every individual circuit in the dairy is monitored through the ABB InSite energy management platform. That means real-time visibility of every load on site: milking equipment, cooling, pumps, lighting β all of it. This data lets the system run optimally and keeps diesel runtime to an absolute minimum. π
Off-grid doesn't mean flying blind β with proper energy management, it means total control. πͺ
Thank you to ABB, Solar MD, Sungrow, Luxen Solar, Schletter Group and Lister Petter for quality products that make projects like this possible. π
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π Eastern Cape, South Africa
β‘π SMART ENERGY ON AN OFF-GRID DAIRY FARM! ππ
We're proud to share our latest milestone: the deployment of the ABB InSite Energy Management System β complete with a custom webserver and live data integration β on a fully off-grid dairy farm. πβ¨
π Why it matters:
This farm runs entirely on solar PV and battery energy storage. Every kilowatt-hour counts. With ABB InSite monitoring all available loads in real time, we can now pinpoint exactly where energy is being wasted β from inefficient equipment to loads running when they shouldn't be.
π‘ The goal:
Eliminate the inefficiencies, optimize every load, and let the solar and storage system do ALL the heavy lifting β so the diesel generators stay silent. β½β That means lower running costs, less maintenance, and a cleaner operation. πβ
Real-time visibility = real savings. This is what data-driven energy management looks like in action! πβ‘
π₯ Efficient energy, efficient farming.
π Eastern Cape, South Africa
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16/06/2026
π‘β‘ Lights On, Water Flowing β Linton Water Treatment Plant Upgrade! π°
Our quest to improve water treatment infrastructure across Nelson Mandela Bay continues! πͺ
This week we're bringing new lighting and energy storage to the Linton Water Treatment Plant β keeping the operators operating, no matter what the grid throws at us. β‘π
Reliable lighting and backup power mean the team can keep treating and supplying clean water around the clock, through outages and load curtailment alike. That's resilience where it matters most. πβ
Proud to be part of building stronger, more dependable water infrastructure for our community. π
π Gqeberha, Eastern Cape πΏπ¦
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16/06/2026
ποΈβ‘ Old meets new in Gqeberha! β‘ποΈ
There's something special about taking a building that's stood since 1939 and launching it into the future with modern energy resilience. πβ¨
As part of our ongoing works for the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality, we've installed a small but mighty energy storage system β giving this heritage structure smarter, more reliable power for the decades ahead. πͺπ
Big shoutout to Mac Automation for the partnership and the win on this one. π Projects like these are exactly why we love what we do β blending engineering, energy management and a bit of respect for the past. π
Here's to 86 years and counting! π₯
π Gqeberha, Eastern Cape πΏπ¦
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All Electrical ABB Schneider Electric Sungrow
27/05/2026
π§ Keeping the water flowing β one pump station at a time! π§
Our teams are out on site carrying out critical infrastructure maintenance and upgrades. π οΈβοΈ
On this project, we're installing a backup system that allows operators to control the inlet valves even during a power outage. β‘π Because when the power goes down, the water still needs to keep moving. π°
Reliable water supply doesn't happen by accident β it takes planning, skilled hands, and the right systems in place. π·ββοΈπ·ββοΈπͺ
All Electrical Sungrow
16/05/2026
πβ‘ ABB PCS Container build is picking up speed!
Exciting progress on bringing reliable, sustainable power to off-grid dairy farming. ππ± Energy independence is the future of agriculture β cutting costs, reducing emissions, and keeping the milk flowing no matter what the grid does. πͺ
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