🌞 SAPVIA Bi-Monthly Newsletter
Dear Valued Member,
We are excited to share the latest edition of our newsletter, packed with important updates and insights from the renewable energy sector. Here’s a glimpse of what’s inside:
📅 Upcoming Event: SAPVIA AGM & Awards Ceremony – 3 July
Join us for our Annual General Meeting and Awards Ceremony on July 3rd. Registration is open, and we encourage all members to participate in this significant industry event. SAPVIA members attend the AGM for free and receive complimentary tickets to the Awards Ceremony Dinner.
🎉 Celebrating Leadership: Dr. Melamu’s 3-Year Milestone
May marked the third anniversary of Dr. Melamu’s leadership at SAPVIA. Her dedication and strategic insight have been instrumental in advancing our mission and the broader renewable energy sector.
🎓 Team Achievement: Congratulations to Pamela Gama
We proudly acknowledge our Policy Analyst, Pamela Gama, for earning her BSc Honours in Applied Science, specialising in Environmental Technology, from the University of Pretoria. Her commitment to professional growth enhances our collective expertise.
⚡ Industry Engagement: Meeting with Deputy Minister of Energy
SAPVIA recently engaged with the Deputy Minister of Energy to discuss key initiatives:
- Positioning South Africa’s solar PV sector for global and local opportunities
- Leveraging localisation studies to strengthen renewable energy value chains
- Boosting local manufacturing in trackers, mounting systems, and cables
- Implementing smart tariffs to support domestic production
- Expanding solar access to underserved communities
📢 Advocacy: Call for Fair Electricity Tariffs in Johannesburg
SAPVIA is advocating for a fair, flat electricity rate for all Johannesburg residents. We urge the City of Johannesburg to reconsider its current tariff structure to promote equity and affordability.
🔢 Industry Milestone: 9GW of Registered Solar PV Projects
The Solar PV private sector projects have reached a significant milestone, with 9GW of registered capacity. This growth reflects the sector’s rapid expansion and commitment to renewable energy development.
For detailed information on these topics and more, please read the full newsletter:
Thank you for your continued support and engagement.
