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
Building quality across the solar PV value chain
By 2030 total installed solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity in South Africa is expected to reach 8 400 MW. However, if we want sustainable growth, we need to ensure we develop and implement quality infrastructure for solar PV systems. This is the view of Richard Doyle, Managing Director at Juwi Renewable Ene
Don’t miss out on Africa’s largest conference and exhibition for the solar PV and energy storage sectors
As a continent, Africa is undergoing steady economic growth, development and transformation. The renewable energy sector in Sub Saharan Africa is expected to grow by 6% per annum, between 2020-2025. This is supported by the IRP, which aims to have 17,800MW of electricity from renewable energy sources by