Thank You for a Remarkable Year – Season’s Greetings from SAPVIA
Dear Valued Members, As 2025 draws to a close, I am proud to take time to reflect on what has been a year of recovery and progress for South Africa’s solar PV sector. As an industry, we stand proud of our role in the country’s diversified energy mix, increased installed capacity, and deepening
Alumo Energy Celebrates a Year of Growth and Expanding Energy Access as 2025 Comes to a Close
Johannesburg, South Africa — December 2025 Alumo Energy has announced a successful year of expansion, innovation, and improved service delivery, reaffirming its commitment to providing affordable, reliable solar energy solutions for households and businesses across South Africa. As the company reflects
Energy Regulator Approves New Grid Capacity Allocation Rules
The Energy Regulator has approved new Grid Capacity Allocation Rules to enhance the governance of the national electricity grid. This decision, taken on 12 November 2025, includes: Approval of Rules: Formal adoption of the Grid Capacity Allocation Rules (Annexure A). Approval of Rationale: Endorsement o
SAPVIA Engages City of Tshwane on Improving SSEG Registration Processes
SAPVIA, together with several member companies, recently held a constructive engagement with the City of Tshwane to discuss challenges experienced with the Small-Scale Embedded Generation (SSEG) registration process. The session aimed to unpack bottlenecks faced by solar providers and explore solutions to
Mini Budget: SAPVIA hails R2bn credit guarantee fund for transmission expansion
The South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA) today congratulated Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana for the announcement of a R2 billion Credit Guarantee Vehicle specifically for electricity transmission expansion, calling it a pivotal step in translating energy policy into financial
SAPVIA drives breakthrough in simplifying solar compliance — Eskom adopts key industry recommendations
The South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA) welcomes Eskom’s announcement simplifying the compliance and registration process for Small-Scale Embedded Generation (SSEG) systems — a development that reflects SAPVIA’s sustained technical engagement and advocacy on behalf of the solar
Updated Deadline and Submission Structure for Grid Capacity Allocation Rules Comments – NERSA
Dear Valued Members, NERSA will be conducting public consultations on the draft Grid Capacity Allocation Rules. To ensure we gather consolidated feedback, SAPVIA has now structured the member input process through the following online form: https://sapvia.co.za/draft-grid-capacity-allocation-rules-member-
In Case You Missed It: Webinar on NRCS and NRS Requirements in Renewable Energy
Dear Valued Members, We hope this message finds you well. The SAPVIA Manufacturing Working Group, in collaboration with Bravo Scan recently hosted a webinar on “Understanding How NRCS and NRS Requirements Shape Safety, Quality, and Renewable Energy in South Africa”, and we are excited to share
Call for Proposals – uYilo Kick Start Fund
Dear Members, The uYilo e-Mobility Programme invites proposals for the Kick Start Fund. The fund supports e-Mobility product/service development with grants of: Up to R500,000 for individual projects Up to R1,000,000 for collaborative projects (50:50 co-funding required) Priority will be given to projects