CANDI SOLAR RECEIVES FOLLOW-ON USD 14 MILLION LOAN
Zurich, 28 February 2023 – candi solar, an innovative financial and clean energy platform that enables distributed energy infrastructure in emerging markets to be built at scale, has received a further USD 14 million equivalent multi-currency loan from a climate fund managed by Swiss impact investme
Made for each other: Solar plus storage will future-proof our energy supply
Tackling the energy crisis and delivering sustainable energy for all will only be achieved if we harness the power of hybrid solar plus storage solutions. That’s the message from organisers of the second annual Solar Power Africa conference. With reducing the intermittency and cost of energy, as well as
Innovating under the African sun to deliver a solar solution to the energy crisis
The second annual Solar Power Africa conference is set to engage on innovative, practical and tangible steps essential to deliver increased solar PV capacity to meet the country’s energy needs. The theme of the conference is “Innovating under the African sun” and the forthcoming Solar Power Africa 2
Sungrow’s Hybrid Inverter plus Storage Solution Will Lead the Next-Level Growth of South Africa’s Solar Market
Recently, Sungrow, the global leading inverter solution supplier for renewables, partnered with Hudaco Energy, a member of the JSE-listed Hudaco Industries group with a history of 130 years, to introduce its hybrid inverter and battery storage solution for residential and commercial segments in South Afri
SAPVIA appoints Dr RB Melamu as CEO
Renewables expert and thought leader, Dr. Rethabile Melamu, takes on the leadership role at the South African Photovoltaic Industry Association. The South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA) is stepping into the next decade of solar with a new CEO at the helm. SAPVIA has appointed the inter
BANKING ON SOLAR: Rand Merchant Bank announced as headline sponsor for Solar Power Africa
Solar Power Africa, the first event of its kind dedicated to Solar Power and Energy Storage, is proud to announce Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) as the headline sponsor. The event will take place at the Cape Town International Convention Centre from 16-18 February 2022, with a focus on ensuring attendees
SAPVIA celebrates industry’s contribution to the country’s energy plan. 13 Solar PV projects named as preferred bidders in Bid Window 5
The South African Photovoltaic Industry Association has welcomed the announcement by Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy, Mr Gwede Mantashe of 13 solar PV projects as preferred bidders in the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPPP) Bid Windows 5 round. The b
Europe’s economic success story takes center stage
Spain’s economic successes have been overlooked in the past, but the country is fast becoming western Europe’s rising star. As it emerges from the shadows of the worst of the Covid-19 pandemic, the country is poised to accelerate a recent upwards trajectory, supported by one of the most ambitious and
IGNITING YOUTH ENTREPRENEURAL SPIRIT IN GAMAGARA COMMUNITIES
August 2021, Kathu The REISA Youth Social Enterprise Development Programme launched this year, aimed at igniting enthusiasm amongst youth entrepreneurs, who are driven and dedicated to making a difference in their respective communities, in Gamagara. Twenty-eight out of the first group of fifty youths,
SAPVIA mourns passing of Ntombifuthi Ntuli
The passing of Ntombifuthi Ntuli is a tragic loss to South Africa. A bold and brilliant leader, Ntombifuthi played an instrumental role in South Africa’s energy transition. Since her appointment as CEO of the South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA), our two organisations have worked more closely t
