More than 8.1 million people worldwide are now employed by the industry, a 5% increase from last year, a study finds.
The solar carport supplies an average of 3.6kW of solar power per day to recharge electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles.
The two entities get recognition for their clean energy drive at the African Utility Week Industry Awards.
Hot on the heels of a similar facility at George, ACSA opens a R13 million solar plant at Kimberley Airport.
Alternative sources like solar, wind and biomass feed increasing numbers of clean energy into the national grid.
Italian-based company TerniEnergia opens the Paleisheuwel solar plant, with a total installed capacity of 82.5MWp.
Capetonian Richard Hardiman developed a solar-powered autonomous aqua drone, the WasteShark, to tackle ocean pollution.
The power utility will get the funds from the BRICS-backed National Development Bank over 12 to 20 years.
The company's renewable energy kit, which includes a Tesla battery, will go on sale in SA tomorrow as a counter to high electricity prices.
Company representatives made a three-day journey, covering almost 900km, to plant 95 indigenous trees at significant sites across the region.
The country unveils the first prototype fuel cell forklift and refuelling station at Impala Refining Services in Springs.