Articles about solar panels

Net Zero demands generational technology shift

South Africa has 25 years to train a Net Zero generation to develop key technologies – or risk losing R2.6 trillion.

Leveraging local tech, talent for greener and smarter SA

SA needs to get serious about reaching carbon-neutral, as it doesn’t think big enough or look at the situation holistically.

Solar industry slams 10% duty on solar panels

The industry believes the duty will see costs being passed on to the already financially-constrained South African consumer.

Cape Town’s food market switches to green energy

The city’s historic market installs more than 3 000 solar panels, as it looks to ensure an energy-secure future.

New green energy pact to serve as load-shedding buffer

China bolsters South Africa’s renewables generation capacity, donating energy equipment valued at R167 million.

Vodacom still to finalise cause of Cape Town fire

A preliminary report by the forensic team rules out solar technology as the cause of the fire, says the company.

Vodacom investigates fire at Cape office

The telecoms operator investigates the cause of the fire that engulfed its solar-powered regional head-quarters in Cape Town’s Century City.

SolarWorld Africa brings Risen’s solar panels to SA

A partnership deal will see SolarWorld Africa distribute Risen Energy’s solar panels across South Africa.

Gauteng to train 6 000 youth to install solar panels

The trainees will receive an allowance of between R4 000 and R7 000, depending on their qualifications.

VIDEO: Tiger Brands powers up first solar site

The packaged goods company gets on track with onsite solar installation at designated manufacturing sites.

LG Electronics kills off global solar panel business

Uncertainty, intense price competition and the rising cost of raw materials prompt the closure of the unit.

Shoprite plans to side-step load-shedding by going off-grid

The retail giant expands its renewable energy projects across 19 sites and continues its commitment to more climate-friendly operations.