SAPVIA Welcomes Eskom’s Extension of Solar Registration Fee Waiver; Calls for Urgent Municipal Alignment to Support Solar PV adoption
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA: 30 MARCH 2026, The South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA) officially welcomes the decision by Eskom to extend the registration fee waiver for Small-Scale Embedded Generation (SSEG) systems until 30 September 2026. This extension, alongside the announcement of
11 Years of Excellence: Solis Wins EUPD Top Brand PV Award in South Africa
Johannesburg, South Africa – 25 March 2026 – Solis has been awarded the EUPD Top Brand PV Award in South Africa for the 11th consecutive year. The accolade, presented by EUPD Research, a leading independent market research institute in the renewable energy sector, reflects installer feedback, brand pe
Launch of SAWEM delayed, but NTCSA says preparations are well advanced
The National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA) has confirmed that the target date of April 1, 2026, for the launch of the South African Wholesale Electricity Market (SAWEM) will not be met, and has announced that the launch has been delayed to the third quarter of 2026. The delay is not unexpected
Industry Recognition: Advancing Sustainable Mobility Through Solar Innovation
Avis Car Rental continues to demonstrate strong leadership in sustainability through its national solar rollout across branches in South Africa, spanning airports, business parks, city centers, malls, and vehicle dealerships. As a key voice within the renewable energy sector, the South African Photovoltai
SAPVIA O&M Working Group – Introductory Session
We are pleased to invite you to an introductory session for the SAPVIA Operation & Maintenance Working Group (O&M WG), taking place on Monday, 30 March 2026, from 13h30 to 14h30.
Reminder: Environmental Working Group Meeting 24 March 2026
This is a friendly reminder of our Environmental Working Group meeting scheduled for today, 24 March 2026 at 12h00-13h00. Please find attached the draft agenda and minutes for your perusal.
Reminder: Environmental Working Group Meeting 24 March 2026
This is a friendly reminder of our Environmental Working Group meeting scheduled for tomorrow, 24 March 2026 at 12h00-13h00. Please find attached the draft agenda and minutes for your perusal.
Powering the Pulse of African Business: Solis SA Brings Reliable Energy Freedom to Solar & Storage Live 2026
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — March 23, 2026 — Solis, a top 3 global manufacturer of solar inverters and leading provider of premium energy storage solutions, is supporting African enterprises in navigating a rapidly evolving energy landscape. As the South African solar market scales toward an estimate
Launch of SAPVIA BESS Working Group
We are pleased to announce the official launch of the SAPVIA Battery Energy Storage Systems Working Group (BESS WG), which will take place on Monday, 23 March 2026, from 13h30 to 14h30.
Reminder: Grid Access Working Group meeting 20 March 2026
This is a friendly reminder of our Grid Access Working Group meeting scheduled for tomorrow, 20 March 2026, at 10h00- 11h30. Please find attached the draft, agenda and minutes for your perusal.