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
Department of Energy: Draft 2012 Integrated Energy Planning Report (IEP)
The Department of Energy has released the draft Integrated Energy Planning (IEP) Report for public consultation. The report forms part of a process to formulate and Integrated energy Plan, which will outline a recommended energy roadmap for South Africa and guide investment decisions. It is understood tha
Solarcentury Africa ready for Southern African alternative energy generation boom
New joint venture created by Solarcentury and Momentous Energy Solarcentury, together with Momentous Energy, are pleased to announce the formation of Solarcentury Africa, a joint venture based in Johannesburg, South Africa. Solarcentury Africa will be working across the commercial roof, solar park and iso
Solar array project in Cape Town saves Vodacom R6.5m
Business Day – LIVE 15 July 2013 VODACOM, which is rolling out solutions to reduce carbon emissions, has achieved energy savings of R6.5m from its solar array project that was installed at its Cape Town offices in March, it said last week. The installation of the solar array is part of Vodacom’s c
Dropping costs and localisation demands see consolidation of REIPPP bidders
By Nathan Venter, GM of Schletter SA The cost to produce renewable energy has dropped by around 40% in the solar photovoltaic (PV) segment of the market since the renewable energy independent power producers programme (REIPPP) began, which has led to increased competition and, coupled with localisation de
China vows to quadruple solar generating capacity by 2015
Times LIVE 15 July 2013 The target has been stated previously by the State Grid, which manages the country’s electricity distribution, but now has the official backing of the State Council, the country’s cabinet and its top governing body. China will add around 10 GW per year from 2013-2015, the State
