Thank You for a Remarkable Year – Season’s Greetings from SAPVIA
Dear Valued Members, As 2025 draws to a close, I am proud to take time to reflect on what has been a year of recovery and progress for South Africa’s solar PV sector. As an industry, we stand proud of our role in the country’s diversified energy mix, increased installed capacity, and deepening
LONGi BC technology data: Performance and reliability exceed expectations
LONGi, a global leader in solar technology, recently announced the global field performance results of its Back Contact (BC) technology platform and Hi-MO 9 module. Following the technology’s launch, LONGi initiated a systematic global field testing programme across multiple key markets. In collaboratio
LONGi enters energy storage market, redefining industry standards with “Ultimate Safety”
On November 26, a grand launch event for LONGi’s energy storage solutions was held in London. Dennis She, Vice President of LONGi, comprehensively outlined the company’s global energy storage strategy for the first time and introduced the LONGi Energy Storage One-Stop Solution. This marks LONGi’s st
Alumo Energy Celebrates a Year of Growth and Expanding Energy Access as 2025 Comes to a Close
Johannesburg, South Africa — December 2025 Alumo Energy has announced a successful year of expansion, innovation, and improved service delivery, reaffirming its commitment to providing affordable, reliable solar energy solutions for households and businesses across South Africa. As the company reflects
Energy Regulator Approves New Grid Capacity Allocation Rules
The Energy Regulator has approved new Grid Capacity Allocation Rules to enhance the governance of the national electricity grid. This decision, taken on 12 November 2025, includes: Approval of Rules: Formal adoption of the Grid Capacity Allocation Rules (Annexure A). Approval of Rationale: Endorsement o
Gender Diversity Guideline for the Renewable Energy Industry
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LONGi and Chiron Energy ink agreement for the supply of Hi-MO 9 photovoltaic modules boosting Italy’s green energy transition
Milan, 7th of November 2025 – LONGi, a global leader in solar technology, and Chiron Energy, one of Italy’s leading independent renewable energy producers, have entered into a partnership through a framework agreement for the supply of LONGi’s high-efficiency Hi-MO 9 modules series. This
BC Tech Becomes Mainstream for Offshore Solar : LONGi Secures 400MW Offshore PV Order
The module selection for an offshore photovoltaic project recently launched by Shanghai Electric Power Co., Ltd. has confirmed BC technology as the preferred solution, with LONGi successfully securing a 400MW contract and commencing supply ahead of schedule in October. As a result, BC products now account
SAPVIA briefing on localisation in the Solar PV sector
During a media briefing earlier today (Tuesday 9 December 2025), the Solar PV Industry Association of South Africa (SAPVIA) discussed the topic of localisation within the solar photovoltaic (PV) sector in South Africa. With insights drawn from two comprehensive studies, the briefing highlighted the curren
