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
SAPVIA welcomes Pierre Nothard as interim COO
SAPVIA, the South African Photovoltaic Industry Association, has welcomed Pierre Nothard as Interim Chief Operating Officer as Niveshen Govender recently accepted a position outside SAPVIA. The Board of SAPVIA has welcomed Pierre Nothard as Interim Chief Operating Officer. Govender leaves SAPVIA after fi
New CEO for SA’s wind industry association
The South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA) has announced the appointment of Niveshen Govender as CEO, who undertakes a leading role in driving the country’s transition to a greener economy as South Africa accelerates its efforts to decarbonise its power sector and increase its energy availability
Pierre Nothard takes reins as Sapvia interim COO
Pierre Nothard will take the reins as interim chief operating officer of the South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (Sapvia) following the recent resignation of Niveshen Govender. Nothard spent 26 years in various general management positions within the Allied Electronics (Altron) Group, and one
Solar Power Africa: Importance of SA’s solar PV value chain
Information from SAPVIA By 2030, total installed PV capacity in South Africa is expected to reach 8400 MW. However, if we want sustainable growth, we need to ensure that we develop and implement quality infrastructure for solar PV systems. “Embedding a culture of quality is vital if we want to unlock th