Level 1 B-BBEE / Certified: ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001
CBI-Electric Power Installations
The division has been in operation since 1986 during this time the division has achieved many milestones, not least of which was the installation and commissioning of the first ever high voltage XLPE cable to be installed in South Africa – still in operation, without failure, for over twenty years.
Power Installations is the forerunner, in South Africa, of installation of medium voltage and high voltage power cables. Installations take place on a turnkey basis with cable supplied from CBI-electric: African cables, accessories from local and/or international suppliers and the installation of these performed by Power Installations personnel.
High voltage installations are backed by fully type tested systems ensuring that the installation has been tested in its entirety and has proven compatibility of the cable with its associated accessories. In certain cases, customers have requested type testing of medium voltage cable circuits and these have also been easily accommodated by Power Installations. Power Installations is presently the only cable installation company in Southern Africa to be accredited with ISO 9001 and a 9EP CIDB rating and was involved and is continuing with key projects, including amongst others:
- Ingula – the first 400kV installation in Southern Africa
- North West Eskom
- Windfarms
In addition to turnkey work the division focuses strongly on maintenance of high voltage fluid filled and XLPE cable systems. Fluid filled cable technology was introduced into South Africa in the late 1960’s and was only replaced by XLPE dielectric in the early 1980’s. To date some 1200km of fluid filled cable remains in operation in South Africa. Over and above the age of these circuits, the majority of personnel qualified to work on these cable systems has dwindled significantly in the last decade. Subsequent lack of maintenance is resulting in increased failure rates and outages associated with these circuits.
Our Six Core Services
Cable Manufacturing
Accessory Supply
Supply of quality-tested cables and accessories, supported by long-standing supplier partnerships and in-house stock for fast turnaround.
Refurbishment Maintenance
Upgrading or refurbishing ageing cable systems to improve reliability and meet modern performance standards — without full replacement.
Planned Preventative Maintenance
Planned annual maintenance of cable circuits according to per-determined testing and inspection criteria.
Breakdown Maintenance
Immediate repair of high voltage fluid filled or XLPE cable circuits should these experience a fault.
Assessment Services
Through rigorous testing, Power Installations personnel are able to determine the existing condition of either high voltage fluid filled or XLPE circuits. Test results as well as recommendations as to the future course of action i.e. maintenance, associated with the cable circuit are then presented to the customer.
Why Choose Us
Over 35 years of industry leadership in power-cable installations and maintenance.
ISO 9001 certified and CIDB 9EP accredited.
Experienced in both XLPE and fluid-filled cable technologies.
Strategic presence in Vereeniging, Cape Town, and Durban for national coverage.