SAFM: The Jetset Breakfast
We all know that South Africa has got a massive energy crisis at the moment many experts are calling it a major crisis.
Newzroom Africa
A rapid switch form Covid19 lockdown to load shedding has left many businesses vulnerable
The Voice of the Cape
South Africa’s power utility Eskom has been struggling to keep the lights on as we move from level 4 to level 2 of load shedding
Renewable industry bodies partner to develop local skills
Two of the renewable sector’s leading representative voices – the South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA) and the South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA) – have come together to launch a programme to drive change, enhance the local skills base and ensure SA reaps the full bene
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