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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.

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INSTALLED SOLAR PV CAPACITY

Total installed capacity of systems identified grouped by market segment. Listed values across market segments include both Public and Private generation capacity procurement.

Market Segment
System Size
Total Capacity
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
--
Utility Scale
> 50MWp
--
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

Mouse-over the boxes below to view some of the benefits of joining The South African Photovoltaic Industry Association.

Influence

Positioning solar PV as the best, least-cost energy option to deliver a sustainable South Africa through strategic influencing at government level.

Able to propose a webinar subject
Eligible to serve on the SAPVIA Management Committee
Access to position papers and reports
AGM voting privileges

Insight

Producing thought leadership, sharing best practice and disseminating robust market analysis to support our members and policymakers.

Guide and direct targeted research outcomes
Working Groups
Access to our private meetings
Access to our phone/email assistance
Technical support (via email)
Free participation to thematic webinars

Impact

Proactively communicating the benefits of solar PV, while ensuring the best placed opportunities to maximise & realise the potential in South Africa.

Priority invitations to speak at industry events
Exclusive invitation to SAPVIA’s bi-annual CEO breakfast
Attendance to exclusive networking events

Growth

Providing businesses in the solar PV sector with networking opportunities, industry representation, business development support, and increased visibility.

Branding at all networking events, workshops and webinars
Logo & company description on website
Social media mentions
Marketing material
Company email
Press releases
Newsletter feature
Company profile on directory

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News, Member News, Events, Press Releases

What's Happening in Solar

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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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PV GreenCard

The PV GreenCard programme is designed to ensure quality and safety standards are introduced and maintained by all solar PV installers.

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Marketplace

Promoting your brand and business couldn’t be easier with the PV marketplace.

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Installed Solar PV Capacity Dashboard

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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Working Groups

SAPVIA's working groups are instrumental in driving the growth, sustainability, and professionalism of the solar energy industry in South Africa.

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our members

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Market Segment
System Size
Total Capacity
Residential
0 - 30 kWp
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Commercial and Industrial (C&I) - SSEG
30kWp - 1MWp
--
C&I Large Scale and utility scale
1MWP - 50MWp
--
Utility Scale
> 50MWp
--
TOTAL
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