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
Discover the Future of Intelligent Energy with Solis at KragDag 2026
Johannesburg, South Africa – July 31, 2026 – As South African households and businesses continue to navigate rising electricity costs and ongoing grid challenges, the demand fo
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.  
SAPVIA Celebrates Excellence at the 2026 Industry Awards
The South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA) celebrated excellence across the country’s solar photovoltaic (PV) industry at the 2026 SAPVIA Industry Awards, h
Solis Releases Latest ESG Report, Highlighting Responsible Innovation and Sustainable Development
Ningbo, China – 11 June, 2026 – Solis has released its latest Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report, outlining the company’s continued progress in responsible inn
SAPVIA urges for a comprehensive set of tools for local manufacturing and a cautious approach in introducing tariff.
South Africa’s rapid solar PV expansion, rising electricity tariffs, and private sector investment, is presenting opportunities for local manufacturing of certain. However, it al
Solar PV industry calls for “smart localisation” as solar boom exposes manufacturing gap
by Siphelele Dludla South Africa’s rapid expansion in solar power is opening a window for industrial growth, but without coordinated policy support and a cautious approach to tar
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
SAPVIA Welcomes Eskom’s Extension of Solar Registration Fee Waiver; Calls for Urgent Municipal Alignment to Support Solar PV adoption
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA: 30 MARCH 2026, The South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA) officially welcomes the decision by Eskom to extend the registration fee wai
