The country falls out of the Fieldstone Africa Renewable Index leaders, after occupying the top position only four months ago.
The controversial Brian Molefe will leave employ at the power utility on 1 January 2017.
A local firm introduces a direct network model, which involves the ownership of solar panels to generate income.
An industry body says the power utility's delay in issuing final budget quotes to preferred bidders is not economically motivated.
The power utility commits to leverage advanced technology solutions, during a gathering of the world's 19 largest power grid operators.
The Smart Zero U Power Distribution Units let clients monitor energy metering and energy optimisation of cabinets in their data centres.
The materials in the devices could be recovered but can harm the environment if Samsung doesn't reuse them, says Greenpeace.
The financial institutions plan to replace the shade-net carports with solar-panel carports, in a R60 million project.
The Department of Energy looks to transfer its independent power producer renewable energy programme to other governments.
Cape Town prepares for battery-powered electric buses for its MyCiTi commuter service.
The company tests technology in cars which will recommend a driving speed to help motorists catch every green light.