New rules needed to facilitate transition to decentralised electricity system – Tau
South African Local Government Association (Salga) president Parks Tau has called for an overhaul of the policy and regulations governing electricity supply in South Africa to facilitate a transition towards a more decentralised electricity system. Read full story here…
DoE says renewable energy receiving ‘urgent attention’, Minister to brief the media on REIPPPP on Thursday
The Department of Energy (DoE) has promised that the signing of the outstanding power purchase agreements with renewable energy independent powerproducers (IPP) is receiving “very urgent attention” and would happen soon. Read full story here…
PRESENTATION ON THE INDEPENDENT POWER PRODUCER PROCUREMENT PROGRAMME
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City of Cape Town updated Rooftop PV Guidelines
The City of Cape Town recently updated its Rooftop PV guidelines for safe and legal installations (in Cape Town). What is worth noting, is the inclusion of SAPVIA’s PV GreenCard programme in these guidelines! To view the updated document, please navigate to: http://savingelectricity.org.za/pdf/Energy-
Tender: Upgrading Of The Retreat Public Transport Facility (Photovoltaic System Installation)
C1853 Retreat Public Transport Interchange Tender Specification (PDF) Tender Invitation – Upgrading Of The Retreat Public Transport Facility (PDF) Photovoltaic System Installation (Excel)
Schletter mounting systems for large-scale solar farm in China
Shanghai, China, 7th Feburary 2018. The Schletter Group has completed another ambitious major project in China: The Anhui Jin solar farm in Anhui Province, China, generates 35 MW and produces electricity for nearly 20,000 households. With this, the Schletter Group continues its growth strategy in China.
ABO Wind realises first photovoltaic project in Iran
Solar park commissioned according to schedule Iran offers good conditions for renewable energies First project realised by ABO Wind’s Tehran office (Wiesbaden/Tehran, February 18th 2018) ABO Wind has developed, constructed and commissioned the company’s first Iranian solar park in Saidabad, Semnan pro
Western Cape Government – 9 Dorp Street
53 kWp rooftop solar PV commercial installation in Cape Town.