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 buildi
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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
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.  
South Africa’s Solar PV Industry Surpasses 10 GW Milestone
The South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA) has released its Annual Report for the 2025/26 financial year, highlighting a transformative period for the country’s
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LONGi unveils C&I BESS solution in Cape Town during AEF
Leading Chinese solar technology firm LONGi recently unveiled its new battery energy storage system (BESS) solutions at a side event during the Africa Energy Forum (AEF) 2026. The
What’s next for South Africa’s gigawatt-scale yearly solar market?
The South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA) hosted its AGM this week and also released its annual report. As the recognised voice of South Africa’s PV industry,
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
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
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)