Tackling the energy crisis and delivering sustainable energy for all will only be achieved if we harness the power of hybrid solar plus storage solutions. That’s the message from organisers [...]

The second annual Solar Power Africa conference is set to engage on innovative, practical and tangible steps essential to deliver increased solar PV capacity to meet the country’s energy needs. [...]

Recently, Sungrow, the global leading inverter solution supplier for renewables, partnered with Hudaco Energy, a member of the JSE-listed Hudaco Industries group with a history of 130 years, to introduce [...]

Renewables expert and thought leader, Dr. Rethabile Melamu, takes on the leadership role at the South African Photovoltaic Industry Association. The South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA) is stepping into [...]

Solar Power Africa, the first event of its kind dedicated to Solar Power and Energy Storage, is proud to announce Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) as the headline sponsor.   The [...]

The South African Photovoltaic Industry Association has welcomed the announcement by Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy, Mr Gwede Mantashe of 13 solar PV projects as preferred bidders in the [...]

Spain’s economic successes have been overlooked in the past, but the country is fast becoming western Europe’s rising star. As it emerges from the shadows of the worst of the [...]

August 2021, Kathu The REISA Youth Social Enterprise Development Programme launched this year, aimed at igniting enthusiasm amongst youth entrepreneurs, who are driven and dedicated to making a difference in [...]

The passing of Ntombifuthi Ntuli is a tragic loss to South Africa. A bold and brilliant leader, Ntombifuthi played an instrumental role in South Africa’s energy transition. Since her appointment [...]

STATEMENT - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Striking the right balance is never easy. There has been much debate around the removal of the local-content requirement on aluminium frames for photovoltaic panels [...]

Media Statement - For Immediate Release The South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA) thoroughly endorses today’s announcement by the President to raise the licensing threshold for embedded generation plants to [...]

MEDIA STATEMENT – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 27 May 2021 Responding to negative comments made at the Dublin Climate Dialogues last week, by the Mainstream Renewable Power’s former-Chairman, Dr. Eddie O’Connor, [...]

South Africa’s leading member Association for the promotion of solar PV is marking stepping into a second decade of success with the election of a new board. In a year [...]

Johannesburg, 7 April: Energy growth is causally linked to the well-being and prosperity of a nation. Recognising the energy infrastructure gap in South Africa and the need to transform the [...]

Rome/Johannesburg, 1st March 2021 – Renewable Energy Solutions for Africa Foundation (RES4Africa) and South Africa Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding to deepen their cooperation in the [...]

GoodWe inverters are now also available from Krannich in Europe Krannich Solar, one of the leading wholesalers for photovoltaics, has signed a cooperation agreement with GoodWe for the worldwide sale [...]

Lobbyists opposed to government’s plans on achieving energy security have used yesterday’s appearance by Deputy President David Mabuza in the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) to muddy the waters around [...]

Small-Scale Embedded Generation key to rapidly expanding electricity generation capacity  Cape Town, South Africa, December 2019 – The most recent round of load shedding, which has been implemented by Eskom [...]

SAPVIA MEDIA STATEMENT - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The solar photovoltaic industry welcomes the South African Cabinet’s approval of the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy’s (DMRE) latest Integrated Resource Plan [...]

SAPVIA (the South African Photovoltaic Industry Association) would like to congratulate Minister Gwede Mantashe and his Deputy Bavelile Hlongwa on their appointments in the combined portfolio of Mineral Resources and [...]

SAPVIA has begun to track the uptake of embedded generation for different technologies. As a start, we are tracking the NERSA registered projects. We've already observed exponential growth in the [...]

Dear SAPVIA members, We are excited to launch the 2023 South African Renewable Energy Grid Survey in conjunction with ESKOM. The annual survey provides the renewable energy industry with an [...]

Dear SAPVIA members, SAPVIA is cognisant of the urgent need amongst members, for the implementation of fair and transparent grid connection processes for renewable energy projects. Recent grid connection challenges [...]

[Download PDF] This correspondence aims to clarify any confusion and non-standardization around the installation of solar panels or “over-roofing” sheets onto existing asbestos roof sheets. The Department of Employment and [...]

As the icy cold winter grips the North West Province, Zeerust Solar provided winter blankets to 120 elderly residents from the Romotshere Local Municipality. In partnership with the Ikageng Community [...]

Renewable industry body the South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA) has elected Chanda Nxumalo, a director of Harmattan Renewables, as chairperson. With her election, SAPVIA says Nxumalo joins Dr Rethabile [...]

The Solar PV Association (SAPVIA) is stepping forward into a new decade of solar with its new CEO and a changing of the guard with the election of its new [...]

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Johannesburg, 2 June 2022 – Mahlako Energy Fund has concluded its investment in a landmark industrial independent power generation project for the Harmony-commissioned 30MW solar photovoltaic (PV) portfolio. This project [...]

EIMS Africa has appointed Tasneem Khan as its new project CEO for a portfolio of six solar photovoltaic (PV) projects in South Africa. As the former project CFO of the [...]

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Dr Rethabile Melamu takes the helm as the newly appointed CEO of the South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA), effective from May 2022, as the association looks to the next [...]

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Load-shedding has really put a spanner in the works. You may be working from home or running a business that requires a constant supply of electricity and then unexpectedly load-shedding [...]

The South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA) has appointed Dr Rethabile Melamu as CEO, effective immediately. A chemical and environmental engineer by training, Melamu has become renowned for her international [...]

Responding to the need to improve the quality of early childhood care and education in the Frances Baard area, a training programme has been implemented to help provide 14 local [...]

A Gender Based Violence (GBV) campaign conducted in the Madibeng Municipal area, helped to raise awareness of the plight of violence perpetrated against women, children, as well as the elderly. [...]

A Life Skills Development programme, specifically designed to stimulate youth employment in the field of technology, has yielded a cohort of 16 graduates from the Siyancuma Local municipality area.  Funded [...]

A local De Aar-based tyre fitment and repair enterprise, Berreng Tyres, is receiving support from De Aar Solar Power, as part of its Enterprise Development accelerator programme. As a result [...]

February 2023 Over 81% of learners attending a community Matric Centre based at Marumofase Secondary School in Indermark, are celebrating their successful 2022 Matric results. 106 keen learners dedicated extra [...]

21 February, 2023 Johannesburg, South Africa - Sasol and Air Liquide have signed two Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) with TotalEnergies and its partner Mulilo, for the long-term supply of a [...]

In recognition of Entrepreneurship Month, a successful Global Entrepreneurship Week was recently hosted.  This annual event project focused on the development and sustainability of SMMEs from in and around the [...]

To foster dental hygiene amongst young children, more than 2 500 ECD learners in the Kimberley area, received dental services via a mobile truck as part of a public-private partnership [...]

Over 250 elderly persons from across three local Galeshewe old age homes, in Kimberly, enjoyed a Christmas luncheon to celebrate the close of 2022. This Open Day demonstrated appreciation for [...]

The Upgraded Vertex N 605W/695W Leads Among Utilities by High Value Trina Solar has published the Trina Solar 210mm Vertex N Product White Paper in January. The newly upgraded Ace [...]

  Sol Plaatje Municipality, Northern Cape As a way of stimulating local economic activity, a small agricultural co-operative, owned by six young emerging farmers, is receiving business development mentorship and [...]

Solar PV, along with other renewable energy power technologies, is acknowledged for producing no greenhouse gasses during power generation, as one of its many benefits. Globeleq South Africa Management Services [...]

Showcases Product Line Up with New n-Type i-TOPCon Cell Technology Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 17th January 2023: Trina Solar, a leading global PV and smart energy total solution provider, [...]

Dubai, UAE – 10 January, 2023: Trina Solar has maintained its AAA status for the third consecutive quarter in the PV ModuleTech bankability rankings released by PV Tech for Q4 [...]

Solar 101: Our 3-day Solar 101 course is the ideal vehicle to onboard any person in any position in a solar organisation – from the new MD to the marketing [...]

January 2023, Boshof, Free State Province   Jacob Mbiza, the site manager at Boshof Solar Power is driven by more than just his role in producing clean renewable energy, he finds [...]

January 2023, Capricorn District Municipal Area. Training, funding and mentoring for youth-owned community businesses is key to help create sustainable entities and stimulate local employment.  One such company, BCL Chemicals [...]

Dubai, UAE – 27 December 2022: Trina Solar’s Vertex S Aesthetic Module, an upgraded product highly anticipated by global customers, has arrived in Europe, Australia, Japan and other countries. It [...]

CVE South Africa and Net Zero Africa are pleased to announce that they have signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Da Gama Textiles. Accordingly, they will develop, construct, and operate [...]

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