Assessing the impact of increasing shares of variable generation on system operations in South Africa – Flexibility Study
This Flexibility Study as commissioned by the GIZ, prepared for the Department of Energy and Eskom. Please click here to download the full report.
Media Statement: SAPVIA welcomes the announcement that PPAs will be signed on 28 October 2017
1 September 2017: The South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA) welcomes the announcement by the Minister of Energy, Ms Mmamoloko Kubayi, made today that the RE IPP Programme will move forward and the outstanding PPA’s for Round 3.5 and 4 will be signed on the 28th of October 2017. This w
Valsa Trading Introduces Aluminium PV Solar Carport
Aluminium PV Solar Carport Valsa Trading is pleased to announce the completion of their Aluminium Cantilever Carport design following a successful installation of this design in Midrand. The Aluminium Carport solutions are flexible, offering both single and double parking bays, various roof tilt settings
SAPVIA Launches Green Economy subcommittee
The first five years of SAPVIA’s existence has focused on the embedding of solar PV into the fabric of South Africa’s electricity sector, ostensibly through the Renewable Energy IPP Procurement (REIPPP) process. SAPVIA started in 2010 with six founding members, all who were solar PV development compan
Update on Phase I REDZs and Power Corridor Gazetting
Update on Phase I REDZs and Power Corridor Gazetting REDZs SEA PHASE 2_Environmental Considerations REDZs SEA PHASE 2_ERGPSC25072017 REDZs SEA PHASE 2_Socio-Economic considerations REDZs SEA PHASE 2_Technical considerations
SAPVIA Networking Event: 27 July 2017 – Protea Hotel Balalaika, Johannesburg
SAPVIA held its 2nd Networking event for the year at the Protea Hotel Balalaika, in Sandton, Johannesburg, on Thursday, 27 July 2017. By all accounts, the event was well received and attended. SAPVIA’s Vice-Chair, Wido Schnabel, welcomed all present and provided an update on the Association’s recent
Internship Opportunity within SAGEN Programme
An Internship opportunity exists within the South African–German Energy Programme (SAGEN) Programme. Please click here to view full details, noting the closing date for applications is Thursday, 11th August 2017.
Announcement: SAPVIA signs partnership with EE Publishers
SAPVIA is pleased to announce that it has partnered with EE Publishers which means that Energize magazine will now be used as the “Official Journal of SAPVIA”. Through this partnership SAPVIA has also gained access to the Vector publication targeted at electrical contractors to promote the newly launc
JinkoSolar’s PV Modules are 100% Sustain A Doubled IEC Anti-PID Standard
Jinko Solar is the first PV module solution vendor to guarantee the capability of double IEC 62804 anti-PID standard for all of its PV modules.
City of Cape Town job opportunities
Please click here to view the latest City of Cape Town job opportunities: CoCT job opportunities