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SAPVIA is pleased to be an official supporter of the Energy and Mines Africa Virtual Summit – Renewables for Mines, February 22-23 and and to pass on a member discount – use code SAPVIA10 when registering. Click here to register There is a growing demand from the mining industry to devel
Opportunity knocks – how do we maximise the opportunities for all South Africans through solar?
The deployment of renewable energy in South Africa should mitigate climate change and of course improve energy security. But, says Maloba Tshehla , a spokesperson for the South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA), that is not all solar PV can unlock. “Solar PV has the potential, coupled w
Trina Solar and Al-Raebi Sign First N-Type Vertex Deal in Middle East
40MW of N-type Vertex modules to be supplied to cater Middle East market energy demands Dubai, UAE: 9th February 2022 – Trina Solar has signed its first N-type Vertex deal in Middle East with Al-Raebi for Trading Co. during World Future Energy Summit 2022 held in Abu Dhabi in middle January. This fi
Ramaphosa puts old hand Mminele in charge of climate funds
Former Absa CEO Daniel Mminele has been appointed by President Cyril Ramaphosa to head a task team that will lead SA’s efforts to mobilise finance for a just transition of Africa’s most carbon-intensive economy, in line with an agreement reached with major economies late in 2021. Mminele, who has been
MOBILE CLINIC DISPELS MISINFORMATION AND DELIVERS PRIMARY HEALTHCARE
Over 4 000 learners in grades 1, 4, 8 and 10 benefited from a mobile clinic programme, which implemented a COVID-19 awareness and education programme, in collaboration with the Department of Health. This school health programme, funded by De Wildt Solar, also provided Primary Healthcare Screenings, across
The German International School seeking proposals
The German International School is seeking proposals to develop a practical roadmap to energy security. It requires evaluation, concept design and preliminary costing of diesel, a larger incomer and additional PV+BESS, likely in combination and in phases. The report will be used as an input to a tender to
Energy storage to reduce renewable energy intermittency concerns
With advances in storage technology, one of the biggest challenges to realising the full potential of renewables – the intermittent nature of the sources – can be mitigated, offering solar photovoltaic (PV) operators the chance to generate value and make solar power a mainstream option, says PV indust
