Value of Solar Power Far Exceeds the Electricity
www.renewableenergyworld.com 24 June 2011: From the ability to reduce peak demand on the transmission and distribution system, hedge against fuel price increases, or enhance grid and environmental security, solar power has a monetary value as much as ten times higher than its energy value. Read more…
Feed-in tariff for power producers ‘only a guideline’
www.businessday.co.za 27 June 2006: The renewable energy feed-in tariff (REFIT) announced recently by the National Energy Regulator of SA (Nersa) as binding on all independent power producers could not be binding at all, but could be used only as a guideline, according to a legal opinion obtained earlier
Fresh concern that SA is poised to abandon Refit in favour of competitive bidding
www.engineeringnews.co.za 23 June 2011: There is fresh concern among potential renewable energy investors that the South African government’s imminent procurement process for the first 1 000 MW of renewables projects could well proceed on the basis of a competitive bidding model, rather than being based
South Africa: PV Could Be a "Goldmine" if Supported By Government
www.energy-resource.co.za 21 June 2011: A recent report believes South Africa could be the next photovoltaics superstar, if the government implements a strategy supporting the technology. However, there are a number of barriers hindering growth, particularly in the residential sector. Read more…
Solar's star on rise, but awaits Refit plan
www.businesslive.co.za 20 June 2011 While the photovoltaic market in SA has been slow to catch on, market players are excited about the prospects for this form of renewable energy and the impact it will have on job creation. The government has, in its Integrated Resource Plan, a 20-year master energy stra
Solar industry stands firm that REFIT is best way forward
Solar industry stands firm that REFIT is best way forward June 15, 2011 – Based on reports that the hotly contested price-based competitive bid procurement process is about to be implemented, the South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA) stands firm in its view that the REFIT scheme based
REFIT Legal Opinion: Wim Tremgrove SC
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Solar industry stands firm that REFIT is best way forward
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Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment in Renewable Energy: DBSA workshop 2011
Presentation from the DBSA workshop 2011