Trafo Power Solutions is focused on providing specialised transformer and substation solutions to meet the evolving power requirements of Africa’s mining industry. With mining operations increasingly moving into remote and demanding environments, the company places emphasis on engineering expertise and customised solutions designed around the specific requirements of each project.

Its approach recognises that mining operations face unique challenges when it comes to reliable power supply, particularly in locations where infrastructure and accessibility can be constrained. Trafo Power Solutions therefore focuses on selecting and configuring power equipment to suit the operating environment, project requirements and performance demands of individual mines.

Engineering and customisation are central to this approach, with transformer and substation solutions tailored for the conditions encountered in African mining applications. This includes growing interest in modular, containerised and skid-mounted solutions, which can offer greater flexibility and simplify deployment in remote locations.

As mining companies continue to seek reliable and adaptable power infrastructure, Trafo Power Solutions sees opportunities to support the sector through solutions that combine engineering capability with practical, application-specific design. The company’s focus on the African market positions it to respond to the changing power needs of mining operations across the continent.

Trafo Power Solutions MD David Claassen spoke to Engineering News & Mining Weekly during the Electra Mining Africa event, held in Johannesburg from 7 to 11 September 2026.