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Modernising power infrastructure for a leading fruit producer Two a Day is one of Africa’s largest fruit-growing, packing, and marketing companies. It produces over 185 000 tonnes of apples and pears annually from more than 50 farms, covering 3 300 hectares. Given the company’s reliance on a stable and e§icient energy supply – particularly for cold storage, processing, and export activities – modernising its power infrastructure has been critical to ensuring uninterrupted operations and achieving future sustainability targets.
across the group’s operations. However, it was time to progress to the next generation of MV switchgear, the RM AirSet. “The transition to RM AirSeT combines reliability with a safe, modern, and environmentally responsible solution,” says Evans Coetzee, General Manager at Technoserve MV. “Working closely with Schneider Electric, we proposed this new switchgear, which incorporates advanced technology and takes TAD one step closer to its decarbonisation goals,” Andrés Diaz, Vice President, Power Systems, English-
Andrés Diaz, VP Power Systems, Schneider Electric Anglophone Africa.
Schneider Electric and its partner, Technoserve Medium Voltage, installed the advanced RM AirSeT SFº-free medium voltage (MV) switchgear at Two-a-Day (TAD), which is located in Grabouw in the Overberg District of South Africa’s Western Cape. The installation forms part of TAD’s broader modernisation and decarbonisation drive. A progressive step In line with these objectives, TAD chose to work with Technoserve Medium Voltage and Schneider Electric to move forward in modernising its current power infrastructure. For decades the company has relied on Schneider Electric’s RM6 ring main unit (RMU) technology as the basis of its electrical network. Robust and reliable, RM6 supported business continuity
speaking Africa at Schneider Electric, says, “RM AirSeT represents the future of sustainable power distribution. By eliminating SFº gas and using pure air instead, it delivers high performance with environmental responsibility. This facilitates grid decarbonisation and prepares operations for potential regulatory shi¤s.” Henk Ryke, Engineering Manager at Two-a-Day, comments: “We believe the newly installed RM Airset will be a great advantage to TAD’s existing ring main, providing flexibility whenever we encounter any problems. As we modernise our infrastructure, the RM Airset fits in well, enabling us to be future-ready for growth in the fruit industry.”
Key benefits The RM AirSeT o§ers several key benefits to TAD. - Zero SFº emissions. - Enhanced mechanical endurance. - Digital integration. - Safety and reliability. Towards sustainable growth Schneider Electric and Technoserve see the deployment of RM AirSeT switchgear at TAD as a strategic move towards modernisation, resilience, and decarbonisation. “Customers like Two-a-Day are leading by example. With the transition from RM6 to RM AirSeT, they are safeguarding business continuity, enabling smarter energy management, and reducing their carbon footprint. This is an example of sustainability and performance working hand in hand,” says Diaz. “At Schneider Electric, we are committed to helping customers achieve performance and sustainability.”
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Henk Ryke and Raymond Bosch of TAD with the RM AirSet switchgear.
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