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
Congratulations Alumo Energy
2026 has come out strong and so have our members. At SAPVIA, it’s incredibly rewarding to witness the momentum built in 2025 translating into meaningful impact across the solar PV industry. The dedication, resilience, and innovation demonstrated by our members, whether on-site or behind the scenes, cont
African Women in Energy and Power (AWEaP): Real People. Real Projects. Real Opportunity
Behind every energy project are entrepreneurs ready to build, supply and innovate, if they know where to enter. This Master Class shows them how. African Women in Energy and Power (AWEaP), with platinum funder Energy Drive, has opened applications for its Just Energy Transition Entrepreneur Master Class f
SONA 2026: Solar PV industry stands ready to be the engine of change in SA
South Africa’s solar PV industry stands ready to be become the backbone of a competitive, low-carbon economy. This was the response from SAPVIA, in response to the State of the Nation Address delivered on Thursday night. “We welcome the strategic focus on local government reform and economic growth ou