SAREC STATEMENT ON THE ROLE OF RENEWABLES IN REGENERATION OF THE SOUTH AFRICAN ECONOMY AND THE JUST ENERGY TRANSITION
As 2018 draws to a close, the South African Renewable Energy Council (SAREC) wishes to reaffirm its commitment to building the renewable energy sector in South Africa and that its member associations recognize that the industry needs to play a more constructive role in meeting the energy challenges facing
Jinko achieves 24.2% efficiency for its n-type monocrystalline cell
Chinese solar panel maker JinkoSolar says it has achieved 24.2% efficiency for a large-area n-type TOPCon monocrystalline silicon cell, and that the result has been confirmed by the Photovoltaic and Wind Power Systems Quality Test Center at the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS). The manufacturer said t
Solar Installation Tender
The SAAO is looking to appoint a reputable company to design and install a solar installation which will be used as a supplement for electrical supply to the site. Sutherland has one of the highest UV throughputs in the country and the installation will contribute to the reduction of the organisations re
23rd “Trends in Photovoltaic Applications 2017” Report
IEA PVPS Task 1 published its 23rd “Trends in Photovoltaic Applications” report on December 3rd 2018. This unique report provides official and accurate data about the photovoltaic (PV) market, industry, support policies, research activities and the integration of PV into the power sector in the 27 cou
Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Energy adopts draft Integrated Resource Plan 2018
Following a public wide consultation, the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Energy has adopted the draft IRP 2018. In this process the committee received around 41 written submissions, including 38 requests to make oral submissions. The South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA) notes t
Standard Association of Zimbabwe becomes energy independent
IBC SOLAR supplies and commissions PV system with battery storage for self-consumption Harare / Zimbabwe, November 22, 2018 – IBC SOLAR South Africa, subsidiary of the German system provider for photovoltaics (PV) and energy storage, has supplied and commissioned a 194 kilowatt peak system with battery