Helping homeowners with PV installations
Many homeowners are installing solar power systems to reduce their reliance on Eskom, lower their electricity bills, and make their homes more environmentally friendly. Most electricity in a home is used in the early mornings and evenings and not during the day when solar power production is at its maximum. For this reason we recommend using an off grid or hybrid system with lithium battery storage to store solar power generated during the day and make use of all this stored energy to power your household lighting and appliances at night.
Palace Super Falcons take second spot in Sasol league
PSF Sasol Gauteng League Runner up
The incredible performance of the past season ended in the Palace Group sponsored women soccer semi-professional team, Palace Super Falcons, as runner-up. Piped to the crown by another impressive side, Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies (FC), the team played their usual best football only to lose through highly contested matches.
Palace employs energy saving technology for Welgedachd water treatment project
Energy Saving technology solutions incorporated
The most significant technology being incorporated is the energy saving technologies into the design of the plant. For this specific project, Palace Technologies has conducted life cycle cost analysis of technologies to be employed within the Bioreactors i.e. fine bubble diffused aeration versus mechanical surface aeration. Although mechanical surface aeration was traditionally utilised due to robustness, low cost and operator preference the use of the more efficient fine bubble diffused aeration technology could not be overlooked due to the large energy savings offered.Steelport Residential Mining Complex Records Revenue Increase
More than 95% revenue increase at Steelport Residential Mining Complex
The revenue collection has tremendously improved since March 2012, when Palace Group handed over the Steelport residential complex site to the client, Xstrata after the smart meters were installedby the Group. This is consistent with the requirements of the client and our promise.
Mandela Day well spent at "Our Progress Day Care"
Mandela Day well spent at "Our Progress Day Care"
Celebrated world over, Nelson Mandela turned 95 years on Thursday, 18th July 2013. The United Nations recognised the iconic figure as a man deserving to have a day dedicated to him. All people have been touched by Mandela, to the extent that Palace Group couldnt afford to have all the registered staff skip work to volunteer at the day care.
Palace Pledges to reduce energy use
Palace Group 49M pledge
Palace Group has taken the 10% pledge to partner with Eskom through the 49M initiative, in reducing energy use. The 49M initiative aims to inspire and rally all South Africans behind a common goal - saving electricity.In support of the green agenda
Palace Group perspective on the Green Agenda
We are exploring the subject of hybrid cars: are they as kinder to the environment as we have been led to believe and what makes them so? Our Group contributor is convinced that the hybrid car is not the future, whilst another independent contributor says the jury is still out on these type of cars. This is a Palace Group green forum initiative.
Palace Group supports take a girl child to work day
Palace Group hosts Ivory Park learners
The theme for the 11th Cell C led Take a Girl Child to Work day "Empower a girl, empower a nation" was fitting for this year considering all the challenges faced by women in our society, especially girls in school. Palace Group's core values includes empowering the previously disenfranchised and women are one of the groups in our society who must be given support.
Palace at the CSI Conference 2013
Palace at the CSI Matter Conference
Palace participated in the recent CSI matter conference that was held at the Wanderers Club, in Illovo Jhb. The company had an exhibition stand and also some of its staff sat in at the discussions that were taking place at the conference.
Raising funds for community enterprises
The Palace Group Annual Fundraising Golf Day is an open event that is hosted by Palace Group with the aim of raising funds towards worthy causes. All the proceeds that are generated from this event are directed towards pre identified projects that are in line with our core focus areas defined by our Corporate Social Investment Policy.
Palace Group supports and initiates projects of sustainable development, skills transfer and empowerment of communities in which we operate.Golf Fundraising Event Goes Well
2012 Palace Golf DayThe Palace Group annual golf fundraiser delivered on its promise. Dubbed "The Event" for this was hugely supported by several companies and brands for the first time in its three year history, it was attended by more than the target of sixty (60) players who descended on the prestigious Houghton golf course with one aim, to play and have some fun. Golf Guys working with Palace Group managed to pull off an event that had to deliver on its promise.
A Note to our stakeholders
The month of October holds a particular significance at Palace Group. In October of 1987, Palace Engineering Services became the first subsidiary company to be incorporated into Palace Group. We have every reason to be grateful to all our stakeholders for the role they have played in making it possible for Palace to reach the quarter of a century mark.
Palace Super Falcons set new record in women's football
Palace Super Falcons crowned National Women's Champions for the third consecutive time!!
Smart Water Meters Market Set for Growth
A case for smart water meters
Smart water meters have functional and financial benefits. The meters operate in a similar manner as smart electricity meters and both the consumer and the utility or bulk water supplier stand to derive financial value with the installation of smart water meters. Let me backtrack a bit here and provide some background on the subject.
Grinpal Installs Smart Meters at Xstrata’s Steelport Residential Mining Complex
Grinpal, a subsidiary of Palace Group and a solutions provider in the smart energy solutions field, has installed smart electricity pre-paid meters at listed mining giant, Xstrata’s Steelport residential mining complex. This is a relatively new residential complex officially opened in 2011.
Palace Group provides comprehensive green building architectural and engineering solutions
The concept of green building has been strongly promoted these past few years in South Africa and globally following the emergence of environmental concerns, and the need to lead and qualify progress within the built environment.
Health Study and Health Risk Assessment at Richards Bay
Gondwana Environmental Solutions was appointed to supply and install ambient monitoring systems as well as to conduct a health study and health risk assessment as a consequence of exposure to atmospheric contaminants.
Grinpal appoints 50 youth contractors in Ventersdorp
Grinpal Energy Management has been awarded a contract to install smart electricity meters in Tshing, a township in Ventersdorp, North West Province.
World Green Building Council Award Scholarship win
Jonathan Chinomona, an electrical engineer with Palace Technologies based in the Port Elizabeth office, was awarded the World Green Building Council Scholarship to Congress and Greenbuilding that was held in Toronto.
The WorldGBC and the USGBC offered a joint scholarship to Congress and Greenbuild in Toronto to people from WorldGBC member countries with developing economies.
There were four winners from four different regions: Jonathan Chinomona from Africa, Vaibhav Jain from Asia Pacific, Hend Bacha from MENA and Gillian Fraser from the Americas. Having returned from the congress, Chinomono hopes to plough back what he has learnt into the company's various projects in issues related to green buildings.
Palace Technologies is a member of the Green Building Council South Africa.
Read more on this and other news www.worldgbc.org .
Air quality maintenance through dust fall monitoring
Air quality maintenance through dust fall monitoringAluminium South Africa (ASA) approached Gondwana Environmental Solutions (through Envirocon) to conduct monthly dust fall monitoring at the Hillside and Bayside Smelter facilities for a period of a year, commencing in May 2011.Palace Technologies – at the forefront of innovative and sustainable engineering solutions
Palace Technologies, a subsidiary of Palace Group has a proven track record of service delivery, quality and reliability when it comes to the delivery of consulting engineering projects.
Palace Super Falcons scoop multiple awards!!
Palace Super Falcons received four awards on the 9th December 2011 at Rustenburg. These were awarded at the launch event and award ceremony of the SA Women’s Soccer Magazine.
Grinpal's smart meters track record
Press release: Grinpal Energy- Addressing the energy needs of municipalities
Grinpal Energy, a Palace Group owned subsidiary, is continuing to address the energy needs of municipalities across South Africa with the installations of the advanced smart meters
The Business Day Interview: Aim solar geyser rebate at high pressure units
The high uptake for rebates on installed low-pressure solar water heating systems does not alleviate the pressure on the national electricity system because these units are installed in areas where there were no geysers before, says local company Palace Group.Press Release on Solar Water Heating Product
South Africa’s first solar water heating energy measurement and control product, Vision 49, is in its advanced stages of being made available to solar water heater suppliers by our subsidiary company, Grinpal Energy Management.
Palace Group bakery project steams ahead
The Palace Group funded bakery enterprise has finally been set up. Palace Group is excited to announce that many milestones of the project have been reached and production has commenced.
Palace Super Falcons successfully defends the Sasol Championship Title
Palace Super Falcons successfully defends the Sasol Championship TitlePalace Super Falcons put up a phenomenal performance in the Sasol League National Championships to successfully defend their title by thrashing Brazilian Ladies 6-0 on Sunday, 26th June 2011 at Seisa Ramabodu Stadium-Bloemfontein.Palace Group Funds a Bakery Enterprise Project in Alexandra
The Palace Group funded Bakery Enterprise in Alexandra started on high note, with extensive two week training for the participants, the parents and guardians of children under the Alexandra Child Care and Support Centre (ACCSC), an NPO based in Alexandra.
Palace Super Falcons crowned champions of Gauteng yet again
Braving the cold weather on 25th May at the University of Johannesburg sports ground, Palace Super Falcons defended their Gauteng Provincial Championship title for the fourth time in a row.
Grinpal in the news
Grinpal Energy Management (Pty) Ltd provides conception-to-completion turnkey solutions to municipalities, distribution power utilities and developers worldwide, using state-of-the-art energy management technologies, and utility revenue management solutions.Donation of computers to school in Ivory Park
On 5th May 2011, Palace Group handed over ten (10) computers to Eqinisweni Secondary School in Ivory Park. The aim of this initiative is to foster a lasting relationship with the school, particularly as Palace Group plans to construct an energy efficient multimedia centre at the school.
Latest on Palace Super Falcons
The Palace Group sponsored Sasol Champions continued their league action by giving free lessons to the University of Johannesburg (UJ) side in their encounter on Saturday, 16th April 2011, in Mehlareng.
Our enterprise development initiative in Alexandra
In September 2009, Palace Group held a corporate fundraising golf day event with the aim of raising funds towards an income-generating project to benefit guardians and parents of the Alexandra Child Care and Support Centre (ACCSC).
Palace Super Falcons Set On Claiming Gauteng Sasol League Title
Palace Super Falcons have kept on their winning ways since the onset of the Gauteng Women Sasol League in October 2010.Palace Super Falcons Are National League Champions
Palace Super Falcons are the new title holders of the Sasol Women's League National Championships after thrashing the reigning champions, Detroit Ladies, 4 goals to 2 in a nail biting penalty shoot-out after the exhilarating finale ended in a 2-all draw...
New Royal Palace In Maseru
About the project
Following an international design competition, Palace Architects was awarded the contract to render Architectural services for the Design and Construction of the New Royal Palace in Maseru.Large Scale Housing Project For Eskom Succesfully Delivered
Background Information
One of the major projects handled by the Architectural Division of Palace Technologies in 2009-2010 is Lephalale Housing Project for Eskom...
Pilot Project in Phuthaditjhaba
Grinpal Energy Management (Pty) Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Palace Group, has been awarded a contract by the Maluti-a-Phofung Municipality to pilot the company's smart meters in Phuthaditjhaba.The smart meters have in the past proved to be advantageous and valuable to both the municipalities and the end-users
Palace Unveils its new Corporate Identity
Back in September 2007, Palace felt after more than 20 years in business, we had to review our brand positioning and define who we are now from where we come from.
Case Study: Old Mutual Energy Efficiency Project
Case Study of Old Mutual Commercial Propert Energy Efficiency Project
