With the growth of independent power producers, electricity wheeling and a wholesale market, SA’s landscape is changing, says SOLA Group.
ITWeb TV: Beyond the blackouts | Ep #153
The addition of renewable power to the national grid, the enablement of energy wheeling and a wholesale market in the future will move SA’s electricity market from coal reliance to consumer choice. SOLA Group’s MD Katherine Persson spoke to ITWeb about the country’s energy market – past, present and future.
SOLA Group secures funding for its Naos-1 Hybrid Solar and Battery Project in the Free State, with commercial operation targeted for 2028.
The tech giant’s long-term commitment at Springbok Solar Power Project turns instrumental in unlocking financing and de-risking, says SOLA Group.
The telco, in partnership with SOLA Group, fully operationalises virtual wheeling, unlocking renewable energy access.
Government is working to open the door to renewable energy, to strengthen the grid and create employment, says Cyril Ramaphosa.
Rand Merchant Bank partners with the independent power producer for R2.8 billion equity financing solution.
The independent power producer receives finance to start construction of a 132MWp solar project in North West province.
After considering the widespread impact of the power crisis, government classifies it as a national disaster.
The facility largest freestanding solar plant powering a brewery in South Africa, and the largest within the Heineken Group.
The four companies are expected to contribute 2 000MW to the national grid within 24 to 36 months.
The National Energy Regulator of SA approves the first 100MW renewable power generation projects in the private market.
The mining companies shift to renewable energy sources in a bid to move away from embattled Eskom.