Solar Energy Technology Road Map (SETRM)
Background: The Solar Energy Technology Roadmap (SETRM) is an initiative of the Department of Energy (DoE) and the Department of Science and Technology (DST) supported by CSIR and SANEDI. This initiative will be supported by both local and international organisations such as the GIZ and the International
Vodacom shows off its solar rooftop – the largest in Africa
Engineering News Online 06 March 2013 Vodacom has unveiled the largest ever array of solar panels on a single building in Africa. The solar array, on the roof of its Century City building in Cape Town, comprises 2 127 solar panels and is expected to provide up to 75% of all electricity required by the [&h
Strategic Environmental Assessments (SEA's)
Overview of DEA National wind and solar PV SEA’s: As part of the rollout of renewable energy in the country, the Department of Energy (DoE) has entered into a bidding process for the procurement of 3725 MW of renewable energy from independent power producers by 2016. In order to submit a bid, a prop
SAPVIA 12th Management Committee Meeting: 5 February 2013
SAPVIA's first management committee meeting for 2013 took place on Tuesday the 5th of February. The agenda and minutes of the meeting are available for SAPVIA members to download.
Gordhan seeks ‘delicate’ balance as OECD calls for steeper power hikes
Engineering News Online 05 March 2013 Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan openly disagreed with the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development’s (OECD’s) assessment that, notwithstanding a doubling in electricity prices since 2008, South Africa tariffs remained too low and needed to rise “s
Green is the new tax colour
Moneywebtax 27 February 20013 Corporates to be punished for carbon emissions, but could get incentive if energy is saved. Read more….
SA, Germany agree to enhance energy sector cooperation
Engineering News Online 22 February 2013 The South African and German governments this week signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to enhance bilateral dialogue and practical cooperation in the energy sector through the establishment of an energy partnership. Read more…
Construction at Medupi Power Station remains on hold
Business Day Live Online 26 February 2013 CONSTRUCTION at Eskom’s Medupi power station has not resumed, despite the Department of Public Enterprises’ intervention last week, an effort to resolve a six-week impasse at the project. The impasse threatens to further delay the completion of the 4,800MW pow
SAPVIA's 6th Networking Event: 20 February 2013 in Jhb
Sponsored by: SAPVIA held it’s 6th Networking Event on 20 February 2013 at the Michelangelo Hotel in Sandton, Johannesburg. The first presentation of the afternoon was given by Ronald Marais – Eskom Strategic Planning Manager. Ronald provided the audience with information on Eskom’s ge
100 GW of Solar PV Now Installed in the World Today
Renewable Energy World Online 12 February 2013 Cumulative global installed solar PV capacity has topped the 100-gigawatt (GW) milestone, according to preliminary numbers from the European Photovoltaic Industry Association (EPIA). Roughly 30 GW worldwide was connected to the grid in 2012, about the same as
