Independent System and Market Operator (ISMO) Bill
The ISMO Bill provides for the establishment of an Independent System and Market Operator as a state-owned entity which will provide an independent system operation to ensure sa
by Audit Results
The results of SAPVIA's first audit are available here.
Solar energy in off-grid locations Solar energy in off-grid locations
Engineer Live 6 March 2012: Over the past few years, the use of solar energy in off-grid locations has increased rapidly. Photovoltaic solar energy presents a cost-effective alter
Now SA tests IPP market appetite for conventional power projects
Mining Weekly Online 6 March 2012: South Africa’s Department of Energy (DoE) and National Treasury have issued a request for information (RFI) from potential developers of co
SAPVIA 2nd Networking Event: Feedback and Presentations
SAPVIA held it’s second networking event on the 22nd of February at the Michelangelo Hotel in Johannesburg. 65 people attended the event and SAPVIA would like to say a warm t
SAPVIA meeting with the Dti: 15 February 2012
The presentation from SAPVIA's meeting with the Dti on the 15th of Feb regarding local content requirements for the IPP programme is available for download here.
South African Renewable Energy Council
SAPVIA, along with SESSA, SAWEA and SASTELA, is part of a steering committee whose mandate it is to set up the South African Renewable Energy Council (SAREC). The steering committe
SAPVIA Inaugural Newsletter
January 2012 Dear {name} SAPVIA’s inaugural year saw the association grow from a small group of company interests to a significant industry mouthpiece. Credit should be gi
SAPVIA 5th Management Committee Meeting: 19 January 2012
The agenda and minutes for SAPVIA's first Management Committee Meeting of 2012 are available for download.
Mainstream raises €40m for projects
Irish Times Online: Irish energy group Mainstream Renewable Power has raised €40 million to help fund projects in Ireland, South Africa and Chile. The three-year loan notes wer