Present in solar, absent from the boardroom: SAPVIA marks Women’s Month with a call for measurable change
Seventy years after 20 000 women marched on the Union Buildings, the South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA) is using Women’s Month to celebrate the women building the country’s fastest-growing energy industry — and to be candid about how far that industry still has to travel. Solar
SAPVIA Announces New Governing Committee to Strengthen Strategic Leadership
The South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA) is pleased to announce its newly appointed Governing Committee. Representing the entire solar value chain and bringing together a broad and diverse set of skills, this team marks an important milestone in strengthening the Association’s le
Solar industry welcomes upfront payment of curtailment claims as IPP curtailment events climb tenfold
SAPVIA and NTCSA agree to monthly bilaterals and a joint workplan on storage and daytime demand as R1.5 billion in outstanding claims is targeted for clearance by end-August. The South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA) has welcomed a fast-tracked payment mechanism that will see Ind
Landmark 216 MWp Hydra Project Strengthens South Africa’s Utility-Scale Solar Growth
One of South Africa’s most significant renewable energy projects has officially come online with the completion of the 216 MWp Hydra Project, marking another important milestone in the country’s clean energy transition. Developed by Hydra Storage Holding, PowerChina and TotalEnergies, the proj
SAPVIA Celebrates Excellence at the 2026 Industry Awards
The South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA) celebrated excellence across the country’s solar photovoltaic (PV) industry at the 2026 SAPVIA Industry Awards, held in conjunction with the Association’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Gala Dinner. The event brought together indus
JUWI Surpasses 1 GW of Renewable Energy Under Construction as Global Solar PV Portfolio Exceeds 900 MW
Renewable energy developer JUWI has reached a milestone of 1 GW of renewable energy capacity under simultaneous construction across its global project portfolio, reflecting the company’s expanding presence in the solar and wind energy sectors. The company said it is currently installing around 1.3 milli
Industry Recognition: Advancing Sustainable Mobility Through Solar Innovation
Avis Car Rental continues to strengthen its leadership in sustainability through a national solar rollout across its South African operations, spanning from airports, business parks, city centres, malls, and their car dealerships. This renewable energy initiative, implemented in partnership with Di
From Solar Growth to Energy Intelligence: Why Storage Is Becoming the Industry’s Next Battleground
Solis to Bring All-Scenario Storage Solutions to SNEC 2026 As the global solar industry continues to expand, the market focus is rapidly shifting from simply deploying more PV to solving a far bigger challenge: How can renewable energy become more stable, flexible, and intelligently managed? The answer in
Call for Member Inputs: NERSA Electricity Trading Rules – Consultation Round 2
SAPVIA is calling on all members to submit inputs on NERSA’s proposed Rules for Electricity Trading in South Africa. Your voice matters, help us shape a regulatory framework that works for the solar PV industry. What is this about? The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) has published
The SAPVIA Industry Awards are back for their second year!
Building on the success of its inaugural edition, the South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA) Industry Awards return for a second year to recognise the individuals, projects, and organisations driving innovation, growth, and meaningful impact across South Africa’s solar PV sector. A