NERSA Draft Trading Rules: Moving From Market Containment to Co-Investment
NERSA’s draft Trading Rules have triggered predictable concern from renewable developers, traders, large customers and market commentators. Many see the framework as overly cautious – a system of volume caps, delayed market access and non-bypassable charges aimed at protecting incumbents rather th
DE AAR YOUTH BEGIN ARTISAN TRAINING PROGRAMME
Five young people from De Aar and surrounding towns have started a three-year artisan training learnership, opening a practical pathway into technical careers, while responding to the growing demand for skilled artisans in the area. The Pixley ka Seme district is home to one of the largest clusters of ren
NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK INSPIRES READING AMONGST YOUNG LEARNERS IN GALESHWE
During National Library Week, learners from across the Frances Baard District gathered at Galeshewe Recreational Hall to showcase their reading and presentation skills, promoting literacy and a love for reading. The event, hosted by the Northern Cape Department of Education in partnership with Matla A Bok
FARR SUCCESSES IN BRITSTOWN LEAVES A LEGACY FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS
Britstown, 8 April 2026 After seven years of dedicated work in the small Northern Cape town of Britstown, a chapter in community health and eduction has come to a close — leaving behind knowledge and a generation of mothers committed to healthier futures for their children. Perhaps the most encouraging
LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL CHAMPION EXPANDS YOUTH EDUCATION WITH SUPPORT FROM SOLAR PLANT
Parys – Free State, 30 March 2026 A passionate local environmental educator from Parys is expanding her work with schools and young people thanks to support from Damlaagte Solar, helping to grow environmental awareness among the next generation. Nelly Komape, who serves on the board of the newly launche
SAPVIA Welcomes Eskom’s Extension of Solar Registration Fee Waiver; Calls for Urgent Municipal Alignment to Support Solar PV adoption
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA: 30 MARCH 2026, The South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA) officially welcomes the decision by Eskom to extend the registration fee waiver for Small-Scale Embedded Generation (SSEG) systems until 30 September 2026. This extension, alongside the announcement of
11 Years of Excellence: Solis Wins EUPD Top Brand PV Award in South Africa
Johannesburg, South Africa – 25 March 2026 – Solis has been awarded the EUPD Top Brand PV Award in South Africa for the 11th consecutive year. The accolade, presented by EUPD Research, a leading independent market research institute in the renewable energy sector, reflects installer feedback, brand pe
Launch of SAWEM delayed, but NTCSA says preparations are well advanced
The National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA) has confirmed that the target date of April 1, 2026, for the launch of the South African Wholesale Electricity Market (SAWEM) will not be met, and has announced that the launch has been delayed to the third quarter of 2026. The delay is not unexpected
Industry Recognition: Advancing Sustainable Mobility Through Solar Innovation
Avis Car Rental continues to demonstrate strong leadership in sustainability through its national solar rollout across branches in South Africa, spanning airports, business parks, city centers, malls, and vehicle dealerships. As a key voice within the renewable energy sector, the South African Photovoltai