SAPVIA's 12th Networking Event: 21 May 2014
Sponsored by: SAPVIA held it’s 12th Networking Event on 21st May 2014 at the Webber Wentzel Auditorium, Johannesburg. This event offered three varying presentations on the day, with the first presentation of the afternoon was given by Lydia Cape-Ducluzeau and Marshall Mabin, from CSIR on ‘DEA st
South African Renewable Energy Council launches new chapter for the green economy
Leadership ONLINE 26 May 2014 The South African Renewable Energy Council (“SAREC”) was launched at a function at the SAREC Offices in Parkwood, Johannesburg. The Council is an umbrella body for all renewable energy industry associations in South Africa and founder members include SAPVIA (Solar Power)
New umbrella body for renewables sector formally launched
Engineering News ONLINE 22 May 2014 The South African Renewable Energy Council (Sarec) has been formally launched as the umbrella body and “single voice” for all renewable-energy associations in the country. The organisation comprises the South African Photovoltaic Industry Association, the South A
Eskom braces for tough winter
Engineering News – ONLINE 16 May 2014 State-owned power utility Eskom will scale down its plans to repair power plants during winter to ensure the country has sufficient electricity supply during this period, Energy Minister Dikobe Ben Martins said during a New Age breakfast briefing, he
RENEWABLE ENERGY SECTOR ATTRACTS FOREIGN INVESTORS TO AFRICA
This week saw the inauguration of two solar power projects, De Aar Solar Power and Droogfontein Solar Power. Constructed at a combined cost of R3 billion the plants are contributing 100 megawatts into Eskom’s power grid as part of government’s Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Pr
DE AAR SOLAR POWER INAUGURATION & FOCUS ON ENRICHING COMMUNITIES
On Wednesday 14 May 2014, De Aar Solar Power, one of the first solar facilities arising from the South African Government’s Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPPP), held an inauguration event to mark the completion of a six year journey, from project development to co
DROOGFONTEIN SOLAR POWER BEGINS 20 YEARS OF CLEAN RENEWABLE ENERGY
On Thursday the 15 May 2014, Droogfontein Solar Power, one of the first solar facilities arising from the South African Government’s Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPPP), held an inauguration event to mark the completion of a six year journey, from project developm
Busa says other funding options should be explored as new Eskom hike looms
Engineering News – ONLINE 14 May 2014 Business Unity South Africa (Busa) has expressed concern over State-owned power utility Eskom’s latest efforts to appeal for an interim tariff increase, saying in a statement on Wednesday that the sluggish growth of the South African economy could not bea
Globeleq, Mainstream cement SA renewables alliance as solar farms are inaugurated
Engineering News – ONLINE 15 May 2014 International energy companies Globeleq and Mainstream Renewable Power have confirmed that they plan to continue to jointly explore and develop renewable-energy projects in South Africa, where they have together already built 100 MW of solar photovoltaic
DST welcomes inauguration of R1.5bn Droogfontein solar PV plant
Engineering News – ONLINE 15 May 2014 The Department of Science and Technology (DST) has welcome the launch of the country’s newest solarpower plant, saying the R1.5-billion facility, near Kimberly, would contribute “immensely” to meeting the country’s rising energy demands. The Dro
