Himel Drives Smart Energy Future in South Africa as the Global Leader Launches AI-Powered Automation with Strategic Partner Nanogrid
Himel Drives Smart Energy Future in South Africa as the Global Leader Launches AI-Powered Automation with Strategic Partner Nanogrid
Durban, South Africa, 08 October, 2025: Global electrical leader Himel and renewable technology pioneer Nanogrid have officially launched their strategic partnership to accelerate Africa’s transition toward smart, sustainable, and affordable energy. The collaboration positions Nanogrid as the exclusive distribution and implementation partner for Himel in South Africa, highlights Himel's commitment to the Southern Africa region, recognizing it as a critical hub for deploying intelligent energy solutions across the continent.
The partnership was unveiled across two high-impact events - a soft launch on September 23, 2025, in Johannesburg, followed by the main event on September 26, 2025, in Durban.
Under Himel’s global ‘Powering Infinity’ campaign, these activations marked a major milestone for the brand, drawing managing directors, energy consultants, and system integrators from across the region. Himel and Nanogrid demonstrated how the fusion of Himel’s industrial automation expertise with Nanogrid’s local distribution network is transforming intelligent power control in South Africa.
The Johannesburg soft launch offered an exclusive preview of Himel’s mission to equip high-growth African markets with accessible, high-efficiency electrical systems. Media, distributors, and key clients were introduced to the alliance’s shared vision, witnessing live demonstrations of Himel’s automation software, smart contactors, and energy-saving controllers.
Building on that success, the Durban main event provided a full-scale, immersive showcase of Himel’s automation and drive technologies now distributed through Nanogrid. Interactive workshops and technical demos revealed the Himel AI-driven Energy & Building Automation (EBA) system. This advanced platform uses machine learning to predict energy consumption patterns, providing actionable intelligence for real-time optimization. Working in sync with Nanogrid’s renewable distribution, the system is projected to achieve up to 35% energy optimization across industrial and commercial applications. For a dynamic market like South Africa, this blend of affordable reliability and cutting-edge AI is a key step toward enhanced energy security.
Koon San Ang, VP Sales Himel International, affirmed the partnership’s strategic intent: “Himel views South Africa not just as a market, but as a strategic gateway for the next phase of Africa's energy development. Our collaboration with Nanogrid allows us to deliver a holistic ecosystem of electrical and energy solutions that are sustainable, scalable, and locally supported. Nanogrid’s expertise in renewable energy and strong distribution footprint make them an ideal partner in driving South Africa’s smart energy transformation, pioneering the widespread adoption of AI-powered efficiency technology.”
Complementing the technology is Himel’s three-year global warranty, a benchmark of reliability and safety covering its entire range of electrical distribution, control, and automation products. This warranty reinforces Himel’s global commitment to ‘Smart, Safe, Reliable’ performance while ensuring that Nanogrid’s customers receive both world-class technology and long-term operational assurance.
Thishalia Chetty, Director of Nanogrid, emphasized the partnership’s local impact: “Becoming Himel’s official distribution partner is a defining moment for Nanogrid and for South Africa’s energy future. Himel’s commitment to providing reliable, quality products backed by an exceptional warranty aligns perfectly with our dedication to local operational assurance. Together, we’re bridging global innovation and local impact, bringing smart, sustainable power solutions directly to the communities and businesses that need them most.”
Sherwin Phekun, Anglophone Africa Sales Manager at Himel, added: “This partnership with Nanogrid reinforces our commitment to empowering local markets with cutting-edge, dependable technologies. Himel is proud to be a catalyst in supporting South Africa’s infrastructure growth, environmental goals, and rapid transition toward intelligent energy independence.”
Through this collaboration, Himel’s global innovation meets Nanogrid’s local agility, combining durable electrical engineering with forward-thinking renewable energy distribution. The result is a partnership designed to shape a smarter, more resilient, and sustainable energy future for South Africa and beyond.
