Solar's star on rise, but awaits Refit plan
www.businesslive.co.za 20 June 2011 While the photovoltaic market in SA has been slow to catch on, market players are excited about the prospects for this form of renewable energy and the impact it will have on job creation. The government has, in its Integrated Resource Plan, a 20-year master energy stra
Solar industry stands firm that REFIT is best way forward
Solar industry stands firm that REFIT is best way forward June 15, 2011 – Based on reports that the hotly contested price-based competitive bid procurement process is about to be implemented, the South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA) stands firm in its view that the REFIT scheme based
REFIT Legal Opinion: Wim Tremgrove SC
REFIT legal opinion from Wim Trengrove available for download to members only. Please log in to view.
Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment in Renewable Energy: DBSA workshop 2011
Presentation from the DBSA workshop 2011
Broad Based Community Trusts and REFIT: DBSA workshop 2011
Presentation from the DBSA workshop 2011
Crucial to get first renewables round right, bank argues
Engineering News 14 June 2011 Banking group Investec, which is participating in a range of renewable energy projects in South Africa, says that while it is keen for the delayed renewable energy feed-in tariff (Refit) procurement process to begin as soon as possible, it also accepts that it is more importa
Module Level Management Emerges from the Shadows
renewablenergyworld.com 9 June 1011 Real-time data monitoring is among the many value-added technologies now seeking to win markets. Oxford, UK — A major market development of module optimisation technologies in recent years has brought down the cost of electronic technologies for providing real-tim
SAPVIA announces management committee
Cape Town, 10 June 2011 – The South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA), elected its first management committee at its inaugural Annual General Meeting (AGM) held recently in Cape Town.
Lighting the New Growth Path: Solar Energy, Job Creation, and Poverty Alleviation in South Africa
The official unemployment rate in South Africa is 24%; more than one-sixth of South Africans are living without access to electricity; South Africa’s total greenhouse emissions are amongst the top ten of developing nations; and South Africa’s peak electricity generation capacity is quickly dwindling.
SAPVIA 1st Management Committee Meeting
SAPVIA's first Management Committee meeting was held on Wednesday, 8 June 2011 in Cape Town where, amongst other things, the Vice-Chairperson, Treasurer and Spokesperson were elected.
