Five Key Takeaways from the U.S. Solar Market Trends Report
17 August 2012: Renewable Energy World Online: The solar market, while relatively young, is an increasingly important part of the American economy. My latest IREC report answers important questions about the solar market. What are the trends in the market, and what forces are at work? Which sectors of the
China market: Poor-quality solar PV systems to cause future problems
16 August 2012: Digi Times: China has been actively expanding domestic demand of solar products due to trade barriers in US and possibly in EU. Nevertheless, industry sources indicated concerns that China’s solar market has been filled with B-grade solar products or products with low efficiency. Chi
Power developers deeply frustrated by SA’s regulatory obstacles
15 August 2012: Engineering News Online: Regulatory uncertainties are continuing to hamper the development of much-needed private power capacity in South Africa, the head of the South African Independent Power Producers Association said on Tuesday. In fact, MD Doug Kuni said the efforts currently being
Standard Bank Group : Public-private model for renewable energy infrastructure showing its value
15 August 2012: 4 Traders Online: The way the bidding process for South Africa’s multi-billion rand renewable energy programme is being implemented is providing convincing evidence that public-private partnerships can be effectively established as a means to close the country’s infrastructure
US bank to sign R16 billion green energy deal with SA
06 August 2012: Times Live Online: The US Export-Import Bank is to sign a $2 billion deal with South Africa to fund a green energy scheme in the electricity-short country, the bank’s chief said Monday. “We are signing an agreement tomorrow for $2 billion for renewable energy exports from the
South Africa: NERSA Commits to Inflation-Linked Electricity Price Hikes
01 August 2012: All Africa Online: On Wednesday, the National Energy Regulator (Nersa) confirmed to parliament’s portfolio committee on energy that they will adopt the DA’s proposals that future electricity tariff increases must be inflation-related. This is a serious breakthrough and recognit
RENEWABLE ENERGY FINANCE-Small Project IPPs Webinar
01 August 2012: Gerrit Kruyswijk from the IDC hosted a webinar on the 1st August 2012 on the Small Projects IPPs. The following documentation concerning the Small Project IPP Webinar can be viewed / downloaded here: IDC SPIPSS Webinar 1 Aug
Sunlight Goes To Waste: India's Grid Failure
02 August 2012: Renewable Energy World Online: India’s recent electric grid failure on July 30 and 31 has been determined the world’s largest blackout. This event will no doubt spur some movement toward efficiency and discipline. India requires new and innovative thinking and effectiveness thr
Notice of Parliamentary Meeting- 1 August 2012
01 August 2012: The Department of Energy with the with the Department of Public Enterprises, National Treasury and ESKOM will be having a meeting on the scenario building exercise and further due diligence on the future of the transmission sector vis-à-vis Independent System and Market Operator Bill [
SAPVIA Strategy Workshop: 09 July 2012
SAPVIA hosted a workshop where all members were invited to participate in formulating ideas and issues to make up SAPVIA’s 2012/13 strategy. The workshop was held in the Pepper Club Hotel Conference Centre, in Cape Town, on the 12thof July 2012 between 10am and 5pm. A total of 20 members participated. A
