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The South African Photovoltaic Industry Association
The South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA) is a non-profit industry association established in 2010: To promote, develop and grow the Photovoltaic (“PV”) industry as part of the wider renewable energy sector in South Africa.
SAPVIA represents interests of almost 700 members across the South Africa’s Photovoltaic value chain. A core objective of SAPVIA is to increase deployment of Solar PV technology in South Africa.
In partnership with government departments, development agencies and some of the world’s leading players in the PV sector, SAPVIA is committed to promoting the growth of this country’s Solar PV electricity market. The end goal is to provide access to viable, clean and affordable energy to all citizens.
Market Segment |
System Size |
Total Capacity |
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Residential |
0 - 30 kWp |
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Commercial and Industrial (C&I) - SSEG |
30kWp - 1MWp |
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C&I Large Scale and utility scale |
1MWP - 50MWp |
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Utility Scale |
> 50MWp |
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TOTAL |
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The public SAPVIA data portal tracks total installed capacity as well as the installed capacity per market segment, namely residential, Commercial and Industrial (C&I) SSEG, Commercial and industrial Large scale and Utility Scale.
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Member Benefits
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News, Member News, Events, Press Releases
What's Happening in Solar
ENRICHING THE LEARNING EXPERIENCE FOR LEARNERS
Learners and teachers of four local primary schools in Kanana and Kgakala were filled with excitement as they welcomed the donation of various educati
LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME EMPOWERS STUDENTS TO ACHIEVE THEIR DREAMS
Tlotlano Mokgatlhe, a determined and aspiring young student, is on her way to fulfilling her dream of becoming a pharmacist, thanks to a local scholar
Astronergy dual-glass TOPCon products top in PV Magazine’s module test
Dual-glass bifacial n-type TOPCon ASRTO N products topped at power generation in a module test conducted by PV Magazine – a globally renowned and au
sapvia projects
Our Initiatives
The South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA) has been actively promoting the use of solar energy in South Africa.
Please mouse over the photo panels below for more information on each initiative:
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