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
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