Solis South Africa to Showcase Integrated Solar and Energy Storage Solutions at Solar & Storage Live Cape Town 2026
Johannesburg, South Africa – 19 October 2026 — Solis South Africa, a global provider of solar inverters and energy storage solutions, will exhibit at Solar & Storage Live Cape Town 2026 on 20–21 October at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC). At Stand C1, Solis will showcase it
Govt import tariff policy on solar energy equipment proving counterproductive, conference hears
The South African government’s current approach to stimulating the local manufacture of solar energy systems is becoming counterproductive. So warned both South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA) CEO Dr Rethabile Melamu and electrical, renewable energy and lighting company Herholdt’s G
Trading Platform Consultation Paper
Dear Valued Members, SAPVIA invites members to provide inputs and/or comments on the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA)’s consultation on the proposed South African Wholesale Electricity Market (SAWEM) Trading Platform Framework. The proposed Framework establishes the regulatory, govern
Tender Opportunity: Mpumalanga – PURCHASING CONSORTIUM SOUTHERN AFRICA NPC
Dear Members, Please see below tender opportunity for your attention: Standerton Campus Solar Photovoltaic Workshop Tools, Equipment and Machinery Issuing Body: PURCHASING CONSORTIUM SOUTHERN AFRICA NPC Closing Date: Date: 30 October 2026 @11h00 Non-compulsory briefing Sessions: **Please note that for thi
Tender Opportunity: South Atlantic Ocean – Connect Saint Helena Ltd.
Dear Members, Please see below tender opportunity for your attention: Renewable Energy Phase 1 Project Issuing Body: Connect Saint Helena Ltd. Closing Date: 23 October 2026 @16h00 Briefing Session: N/A Location: South Atlantic Ocean Contact Email: Geoffrey.Augustus@connectonline.co.sh, iphillips@rmi.org &
ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME DRIVES GROWTH FOR LOCAL SMMES
Boitumelo Peter, founder of The Zoo Travel & Tours in Kuruman, saw an opportunity to start up a tourism business in the Northern Cape, drawing on his previous experience in tour management and production. Today, he is one of 10 entrepreneurs to graduate from an Enterprise Development Programme, follow
GRANT FUNDING AND MENTORING TURN A MOBILE KITCHEN INTO A SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY BUSINESS
Onseepkans, Northern Cape – 5 October 2026 When Nicolette Josop received grant funding in 2024 to launch a mobile kitchen, it marked the start of more than just a food business. Two years on, Ini Hoeki Mobiele Koswa stands as a working example of how structured development support — funding paired wit
ECD TRAINING PROGRAMME RECOGNISED, NEW COHORT WELCOMED
Pixley Ka Seme Local Municipality, Northern Cape, 5 October 2026 As demand continues to grow for qualified and professionally trained Early Childhood Development (ECD) practitioners in the Northern Cape, the Department of Basic Education has welcomed De Aar Solar Power’s ongoing investment in practition
DMRE Section 53 Delays & Gas/Petroleum Rights Overlaps Affecting Solar and Wind Projects survey
Dear SAPVIA member, SAPVIA is requesting member inputs on delays related to DMRE Section 53 approvals and overlaps between gas/petroleum rights and renewable energy developments, which may be affecting the progress of solar PV and wind projects. We would like to understand the challenges members are exper