Renewable loan costs falling
MONEYWEB 19 August 2013 It is good, sound bank lending – Nedbank. Costs to fund renewable-energy projects in South Africa are falling as companies bid for wind, solar and hydropower plants in Africa’s biggest economy, where electricity supply struggles to match demand. Potential investors are vying fo
DTI studying impact of steep power price rises on industry
Engineering News 14 August 2013 The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is conducting a comprehensive assessment of the impact that South Africa’s steep electricity price increases have had on the country’s manufacturing sector – the study will be used as the basis for a dialogue with indust
Powerway receives TÜV testing certification for clamps designed specifically for metal sheet-roof systems in Japan
In the aftermath of the Fukushima nuclear catastrophe of 2011, the Japanese government has focused on supporting the development of solar PV power plants in the country. In 2012 the total installed capacity of solar PV power plants reached 2GW, and is expected to increase by 150% to 5GW in 2013. Japan has
Powerway again awarded Large-scale photovoltaic power plant projects in South Africa
South Africa has abundant solar resources and has become the world’s 11th largest market for photovoltaic installations. Supported by favourable government energy policies, it has appealed to global industrial giants to develop solar projects in the country. However, to ensure that local companies a
Installation issues should not impede the deployment of solar PV systems
By Bernhard Suchland, Managing Director at Schletter South Africa Roof-mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) panels can change the power dynamic of South Africa by supplying efficient, green energy for almost any use. They are, however, a new option for many South African companies, many of which may now be rea
Launch Event: Research Findings: The localisation potential of Photovoltaics and a strategy to support the large scale roll-out in South Africa
SAPVIA in collaboration with South Africa’s Department of Trade and Industry (the DTI) and the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) commissioned EScience Associates in association with Urban-Econ and Chris Ahlfeldt to conduct a research study into the localisation potential of solar photovoltaics and the st
Localisation will add to solar PV costs, but offers jobs and growth benefits
Engineering News – ONLINE 13 August 2013 Stipulating higher levels of localisation in the roll-out of solar photovoltaic (PV) solutions in South Africawould increase unit costs by between 6% and 9.5%. However, higher levels of job creation, especially in the manufacturing sector, could offset this
Sonkrag: SA kan baie vrugte pluk
Die Burger Dinsdag 13 Augustus 2013 Fotovoltaïese sonkrag het groot potensiaal vir plaaslik vervaardigde inhoud. As die onsekerhede oor beleid en regulering verwyder is en die vraag na sonkrag neem toe, sal die plaaslike vervaardiging van silikonselle uitvoerbaar wees, volgens ’n verslag wat in opdrag
China and EU Agree on Solar Trade Deal
Renewable Energy World.COM 31 July 2013 LONDON — China’s Chamber of Commerce and Europe’s trade minister Karel De Gucht have announced that a solution has been reached in their spat over solar panel import pricing, averting what neither side wanted to become a trade war. After clashing “will
FIRST SOLAR TO DELIVER 155 MW OF SOLAR POWER PROJECTS FOR AGL ENERGY
Utility-scale solar PV projects expected to meet the needs of over 50,000 average NSW homes SYDNEY, Australia, 31 July 2013 – First Solar today welcomes the news that AGL Energy Limited (AGL) has achieved financial close for two utility-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) projects. First Solar has executed en
