Articles about solar PV

Eskom’s solar PV rules will backfire, says OUTA

The power utility lacks legal standing to enforce solar registration, the civic body argues, predicting mass resistance similar to e-tolls.

Clean power set to overtake coal for first time in SA

Government plans to invest R2.2 trillion − about 30% of SA’s gross domestic product − in a comprehensive energy transformation strategy.

Mzansi Energy, PMC sign 12-year power purchase agreement

The Marula Green Power project will supply 132MWp solar power and a 360MWh battery system to deliver clean energy to PMC’s Ba-Phalaborwa mine.

SA’s renewable energy investment to reach R132bn

With further market certainty, manufacturing for the renewable energy sector is expected to grow by 2030, says GreenCape.

Solar registration fees remain zero for most residents

The exemptions will remain in place for eligible households until March 2026, including those who have not yet installed PV systems, says Eskom.

SA renewables adoption surges 300% in a decade

The Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme prompts 300% growth in total renewable energy installed capacity.

Construction commences on R6bn Juwi solar projects

The projects will contribute to SA’s clean energy transition, while serving key players in the mining, data centre and energy sectors.

SA’s installed solar capacity set to grow

The country’s installed solar capacity is expected to grow from 6.68 gigawatts in 2024 to 11.03 GW by 2029, says industry body.

SA’s renewables adoption must be on ‘steroids’, says minister

The electricity and energy department wants to gather as much information as possible to improve SA’s Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme.

Huawei Fusionsolar launches Luna 2.0 solar solution in SA

Given the country’s frequent power outages and unstable electricity supply, solar PV and energy storage systems have become increasingly vital.

Teraco to power data centres with R2bn solar plant

The company secures its first grid capacity allocation from Eskom and will commence construction of a 120MW solar PV facility in the Free State.

New energy project to power 180K homes in SA

Once operational, the Oya Energy Hybrid Project will provide essential dispatchable energy to the South African grid.