eThekwini municipality to install solar panels at Moses Mabhida Stadium, other facilities
Engineering News ONLINE 21 April 2015 The eThekwini municipality will invest R8.7-million in placing solar photovoltaic (PV) panels at the Moses Mabhida Stadium, uShaka Marine World, Kings Park swimming pool, the Metro Police headquarters, eThekwini Water and Sanitation’s (EWS’s) customer service bloc
SunPower breaks ground on 86 MW Prieska solar power plan
Engineering News ONLINE 21 April 2015 Solar panels and systems designer SunPower on Monday started construction on the 86 MW peak Prieska solar power plant in the Northern Cape. The project, which would become operational in 2016, was the third solar power plant to be built by SunPower under the South Afr
South African property and solar PV industries take bold step towards improving energy security
On 10 April 2015, the South African Property Owners Association (SAPOA) and South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), the aim being to collaborate on the use of solar PV in improving energy security. SAPOA is the representative body and official v
SARS Renewable Energy, R&D and Energy Efficiency Incentives
Please find attached, the following documents relating to each of the tax-related incentives currently available:- 1. The Renewable Energy (accelerated depreciation), tax incentive 2. The Research and Development tax incentive. 3. The Regulations pertaining to the 12L Energy Effici
Renewable Energy IPP Procurement Programme Bid Window 4 Preferred Bidders’ Announcement 16 April 2015
On 16 April 2015, the Department of Energy Minister Tina Joemat-Pettersson led a media briefing, announcing the Bid Window 4 Preferred Bidders’. To view detailed DoE presentation, please click here
Energy Minister announces successful fourth round renewable-energy projects
Engineering News ONLINE 16 April 2015 The Department of Energy (DoE) has announced the names of 13 projects that have been accepted in the fourth bidding window of the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPPP). The 13, which would make up 1 121 MW installed capacity on th
Joemat-Pettersson announces new energy initiatives
BDLIVE 16 April 2015 ENERGY Minister Tina Joemat-Pettersson announced a raft of new energy initiatives for the private sector on Thursday, including a large expansion of the renewable energy programme and shortened procurement processes over the next year, designed to speed up the commissioning of new ene
SA to mop up near-term renewables prospects, ahead of revamped process for 6 300 MW more I
Engineering News ONLINE 16 April 2015 Energy Minister Tina Joemat-Pettersson has announced plans to accelerate and expand the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPPP), reporting that she will be seeking the concurrence of the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Ne
SAPVIA statement on the announcement of preferred bidders for Bidding Window 4
The South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA) welcomes the Minister of Energy’s announcement of preferred bidders for Bidding Window 4. This will help regain the momentum of the Renewable Energy Power Producer Programme. The proven ability to deliver projects on time and on budget provide
Conclusion of the Wind & Solar PV Strategic Environmental Assessment Process run by CSIR
The Wind and Solar PV Strategic Environmental Assessment was completed in March 2015, and the updated draft SEA report and associated GIS data were handed over to the Department of Environmental Affairs on 26 March 2015. The SEA report and associated spatial datasets will be updated and finalised by t