Renewables focus on upskilling to empower and drive SA’s economic development
Two of the renewable sectors leading representative voices have come together to launch an innovative programme to drive change, enhance the local skills base and ensure South Africa reaps the full benefits of a decarbonised economy. [Read More] SOURCE: Energize
SAPVIA, SAWEA partner to assist local renewables project developers
Renewable energy lobby organisations the South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA) and the South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA) have joined forces with the Independent Power Producers Office, REEFSA and the Black Energy Professionals Association to launch the Developing Developers
IPP Office says next renewables bid window by end Jan ‘latest’, but possibly before year-end
The head of South Africa’s Independent Power Producer (IPP) Office, which performs the IPP procurement function on behalf of the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE), says discussions are under way with the department to finalise the roll-out plan for the Section 34 determination that cater
Renewables body optimistic next bidding round can be ‘expedited’
The South African Renewable Energy Council (Sarec) expressed optimism on Wednesday that the long-awaited fifth bid window (BW5) of the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme could be fast-tracked in light of the energy regulator’s recent concurrence with a Ministerial determin
Digitalising Solar Training in Africa – A conversation with Niveshen Govender, SAPVIA COO
Quick Summary We hosted Niveshen Govender, the COO at South African photovoltaic Association who enlightened us on the following: Journey to SAPVIA Role and Achievement of SAPVIA Digital Training Training modules PV Green Card Program Industry Feedback on Digital Training Program Click HERE to listen to
Renewable energy body says it can fix the power crisis
As mentioned earlier, we are living through another round of loadshedding with Eskom saying the power outages are likely to continue throughout the weekend. But one player in the field, the SA Photovoltaic Industry Association, says it has what is needed to fix the energy crisis. Koketso joined on the lin
South Africa: Renewables industry body says SA has what is needed, to fix the energy crisis
Written by Wido Schnabel, Chairperson of the SA Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA ) In 1992, the phrase, “It’s the economy, stupid” was painted by James Carville, Bill Clinton’s political strategist, on the walls of the presidential campaign office. With South Africa facing the most chal
OPINION: SA to slow on renewable energy economic bonanza
If you think I am being dramatic, then you have not been listening By Wido Schnabel In 1992, the phrase, “It’s the economy, stupid” was painted by James Carville, Bill Clinton’s political strategist, on the walls of the presidential campaign office. With South Africa facing the most challenging ec
AltGen: O&M Manager – Solar – Johannesburg
If you have an electrical engineering degree and have at least 4+ years of hands-on experience working on O&M solar PV projects, you could be the ideal candidate to join a rapidly growing team in the solar PV financing space. They are looking for a Solar O&M Manager who can ensure that all proje
