Energy Arbitrage | Episode 7 of 8 - Rosebank Mall – ENGINEERING DESIGN & SMART GRID

VIDEO 7 OF 8 – ENGINEERING CHALLENGES & SMART GRID IMPLEMENTATION

This is the seventh episode in our Rosebank Mall Energy Project Documentary Series.
Here, we focus on the multidisciplinary engineering that made one of Africa’s most advanced hybrid smart grids possible — and the unique challenges that had to be overcome.

EPISODE OVERVIEW

Every major energy project requires more than just technology — it requires precise engineering across multiple disciplines. At Rosebank Mall, civil, electrical, fire, and industrial engineers worked together to create a system that is resilient, safe, and financially viable.

Through their combined expertise, the team delivered:

Civil Engineering: Structural reinforcements to support 75 tons of equipment — including transformers, switchgear, and a 6 MWh battery bank.

Electrical Engineering: Smart grid synchronization, high-voltage earthing, fault protection, and seamless integration of generators, batteries, and the grid.

Fire Engineering: A specialized suppression system for lithium-ion safety, off-gas detection, and automated shutdown protocols.

Industrial Engineering: Energy simulations, tariff-based modeling, and return-on-investment planning to ensure long-term project viability.

What You’ll See in This Episode
Civil engineering solutions that prevented floor collapses and enabled safe installation of heavy equipment.
How BuroTech’s electrical engineers synchronized grid, generator, and battery power with ComAp’s smart controls.
Fire suppression systems designed for lithium-ion batteries and high-voltage switchgear.
Industrial engineering insights on cost optimization, energy arbitrage, and financial returns.
Behind-the-scenes testing: high-voltage fault simulations, SCADA dashboards, and energy modeling.

Documentary Series – 8 Episodes
1 - Project Summary & Launch Event – Official release at the August 12th launch
2 - FreedomWon – Inside the 6 MWh Battery System at Rosebank Mall
3 - ComAp Dual-Fuel Generator Upgrade – Power flexibility and reduced diesel dependency
4 - ComAp Smart Grid Automation – The intelligence behind the system
5 - Energenic Main Contractor – Building the electrical backbone
6 - 3D Engineering & System Design – Design Behind the Scenes
7 - Engineering Challenges & Smart Grid Implementation
8 - The Launch Event – The ribbon cutting and reveal

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Partners Featured in This Episode:
Energenic | ComAp | Freedom Won | Egoli Gas | UT Energy | Hyprop Investments | BuroTech

Media Coverage & Articles:

Engineering News – https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/art...

AFSIA –   / afsia_africasolar-solar-solarpower-activit...  

TechCentral – https://techcentral.co.za/rosebank-ma...

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