Launch of SAPVIA Working Groups – BESS & O&M
Dear SAPVIA Members and Industry Stakeholders,
We are thrilled to announce the official launch of two New Working Groups: The Battery Energy Storage Systems Working Group (BESS WG) and the Operation & Maintenance Working Group (O&M WG).
These Working Groups have been established by the SAPVIA Governing Committee to address critical challenges and opportunities within the Solar PV energy storage, operation, and maintenance sector. They will serve as platforms for industry experts, stakeholders, and thought leaders to collaborate, share knowledge, and shape the future of renewable energy in South Africa.
Launch Details
- Battery Energy Storage Systems Working Group (BESS WG)
- Date: Monday, 23 March 2026
- Time: 13:30 – 14:30
- Link to join the session: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/39298553453812?p=dWpHV4piou4TlxhdQm
Focus Areas:
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- Advocacy, policy, and unlocking barriers for BESS deployment.
- Technical standardisation and grid compliance.
- Localisation and skills development for the BESS sector.
- Operation & Maintenance Working Group (O&M WG)
- Date: Monday, 30 March 2026
- Time: 13:30 – 14:30
- Link to join the session: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/33440596361546?p=qD99OglBhBBMwwcQ9y
Focus Areas:
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- Standardising O&M practices for solar PV systems and BESS.
- Promoting skills development and training for O&M personnel.
- Enhancing cybersecurity and data ownership protocols for solar PV systems.
Why Join?
- Be part of shaping the future of South Africa’s renewable energy landscape.
- Collaborate with industry leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders.
- Contribute to the development of best practices, guidelines, and innovative solutions.
- Gain insights into the latest trends and advancements in solar PV and battery energy storage systems.
To sign up on the working groups for active participation please use the link below:
https://sapvia.co.za/sapvia-working-group-meetings-schedule/
SAPVIA Team
