DA launches solar light campaign for informal settlements
The Democratic Alliance (DA), in collaboration with solar panel installation company Energy Systems Africa (ES Africa), has launched a campaign to provide solar light and energy for informal...
View ArticleRenewable energy an ‘embryonic industry’ in SA, says global consultancy group
South Africa is in a good position to capitalise on and develop a solar energy market as a result of the country’s abundant solar resources and positive irradiation coverage, compared with other active...
View ArticleSolar developer sees project scope beyond DoE-led programme
South Africa’s much-praised Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Programme (REIPPP) should be seen as only one part of the nation’s renewable-energy opportunity, states large-scale solar power...
View ArticleHybrid energy management system reduces diesel consumption by up to 30%
Local solar supply and installation specialist Sinetech has been appointed sole supplier of a hybrid energy management system that can be installed as an additional source of energy to reduce the fuel...
View ArticleSolar PV power ideal for peak lopping
South African consumers can expect an added expense from municipal authorities with the imminent arrival of smart metering for electricity consumption, but solar photovoltaic (PV) power may provide a...
View ArticleSolar energy beneficial to the commercial and industrial sector
Turnkey energy solutions provider Green Habitat saved information technology and communications company Mustek R82 000 in July last year by installing a 210 kWp solar solution. The saving is as a...
View ArticleSolar power transforms urban and rural life
Lighting specialist Philips reports that it has achieved a “breakthrough” in developing its light-emitting diode (LED) solar-powered road, street and area lighting. “The LED lighting offers reliable,...
View ArticleZimbabwe leads with solar toll gates
While South African taxpayers are crying foul at the government over its e-tolling scheme on the roads of Gauteng for failing to explore all funding options available to it, Zimbabwe raced ahead to...
View ArticleJA Solar strategy in Africa
Solar PV power plants are designed to work at least 20 years. PV components’ reliability and suppliers’ sustainability are two key factors to secure investors’ profits, while PV modules’ high...
View ArticleSolar industry nascent, should tap into localisation potential
Although there are a number of solar energy projects supplying State-owned power utility Eskom and the economy with energy, including a number still under implementation and development, the industry...
View ArticleTech partners in resolving project issues
Common problems faced by local solar photovoltaic (PV) projects and Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPPP) projects, such as technical and contractual issues, can...
View ArticleREIPPPP solar facilities surpass predicted performance
The two solar photovoltaic (PV) energy facilities, in the Northern Cape, which form part of South Africa’s Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPPP), implemented by...
View ArticleSolar water heating and photovoltaic solution growth increase expected
Alternate energy products distributor Enerjetic expects a 30% to 35% increase in demand for the Nobel solar water heater (SWH) and Victron Energy photovoltaic (PV) solutions this year, as a result of...
View ArticleSolar PV industry experiencing positive response, market boost
Since power protection and management solutions provider Powermode forecast a significant demand increase for solar photovoltaic (PV) rooftop solutions for local industry in August last year, the...
View ArticleR8m solar PV system launched at Gauteng mall
Property group Hyprop Investments launched a new solar photovoltaic (PV) system, valued at about R8-million, at its Clearwater Mall, in Gauteng, in December. “Clearwater Mall is the first property of...
View ArticleNew solar energy long-term rental solution launched
As part of its aim to become a renewable-energy utility, solar energy solutions provider SolarPlus Energy Investments has launched the SolarPlus residential long-term solution, a complete solar water...
View ArticleSolar solutions provider develops direct solar heating solution for colder...
Local solar water heating solutions provider Solar Beam has provided the market with a patent low pressure direct and frost free solar water heating system capable of being installed anywhere in the...
View ArticleConsulting firm wins LTA contract for NC solar projects
Multidisciplinary consulting firm WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff, Africa has been appointed as the lender’s technical advisor (LTA) for two Northern Cape-based solar photovoltaic (PV) projects, by local...
View ArticleCSIR solar plant strives for 100% off-grid switch
The 558 kW ground-mounted photovoltaic (PV) solar plant at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), in Pretoria is fully operational with initial testing completed in 2015. The...
View ArticleNatural light solar lamps arrive in Africa
Global roof window manufacturer Velux Group has delivered the first natural light solar lamps to African countries Senegal, Zimbabwe and Zambia. The solar lamps were designed by Mariana Arando and Luca...
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