Articles about solar

Telemetry data exposes scale of unplanned power outages

While load-shedding has receded, the lived experience of unreliable power has not, a new report shows.

Caught between the sun and Eskom’s bill

Eskom extends its R10 000 solar registration sweetener to September, but legislative requirements remain clouded.

SONA 2026: Ramaphosa unveils 40% renewables target

By 2030, more than 40% of SA’s energy supply will come from cheap, clean, renewable energy sources, says the president.

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.

Vodacom powers ahead with virtual wheeling project

The telco, in partnership with SOLA Group, fully operationalises virtual wheeling, unlocking renewable energy access.

Eskom targets industrial buyers with long-term solar deals

Successful bidders will enter power purchase agreements, with renewable energy delivered in phases from multiple Eskom projects.

MultiChoice-backed Wetility secures R500m funding

The capital will be utilised to fund solar and battery systems, enabling the start-up to add over 16MW of solar capacity.

Cape Town’s R200m Atlantis solar plant takes shape

Since construction on the project began in October 2024, around 2 400 solar panels have been installed.

Govt proposes tariff hikes on renewable energy imports

The proposed measures would increase customs duties on components used in solar, wind and battery storage technologies.

SolarAfrica, Powerx sign 60MW clean energy deal

The power purchase agreement will ensure access to large-scale renewable energy for local corporate and industrial businesses.

Eskom allays penalty fears over solar installations

Residents with unregistered solar installations up to 50kW may qualify for an exemption from legislated registration-related fees until March 2026, says the utility.

SONA gives local renewables sector renewed hope

The industry welcomes president Cyril Ramaphosa’s commitment to positioning SA as a leader in renewable energy and green manufacturing.