As part of the South African Department of Energy’s Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPPP), a consortium led by Solar Reserve and ACWA Power have signed a 20-year power purchase agreement with Eskom for the “Redstone” solar thermal power project. According to the companies, the 100 MW power station with 12 hours of […]
The World Nuclear Association released a report on China’s electricity generating plans recently. The report – of which this is an extract – states that most of mainland China’s electricity is produced from fossil fuels, predominantly from coal – 73% in 2015. Two large hydro projects are recent additions: Three Gorges of 18,2 GWe and Yellow […]
The Schletter Group is about to release FixGrid, a new generation mounting system for flat roofs. The 2018 FixGrid kit system combines the benefits of the FixGrid and AluGrid systems for simpler and faster assembly. The system can withstand higher wind and snow loads, making it suitable to extreme weather conditions. The unit uses a newly […]
The South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA) has responded to the court’s ruling today, which has found against Numsa/Transform SA’s application to bring an urgent interdict against the signing of the procured Renewable Energy (RE) Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs). SAWEA awaits the court’s written judgement, which will be made available early next week. “It is […]
In the wake of looming energy price hikes many organisations are proactively considering solar solutions as an alternative. The time to go solar has never been better. However, solar solutions projects required to power an organisation can be complex, with a number of unexpected costs and potential pitfalls which could jeopardise its success. Companies should […]
According to the Department of Energy, the annual 24-hour global solar radiation average is about 220 W/m2 for South Africa, compared with about 150 W/m2 for parts of the USA, and about 100 W/m2 for Europe and the United Kingdom, making South Africa’s solar resource one of the highest in the world. Most areas in […]
Rooftop solar power generation systems should be equipped with structural lightning protection systems and current and surge arresters to ensure long-term operation. Photovoltaic (PV) systems are fast becoming an integral part of many electrical installations as self-generated electricity is cheaper and provides a high degree of independence from the electrical grid. Many of these systems […]
Sinetech has concluded an exclusive distribution agreement with AEG lndustrial Solar to distribute the company’s range of solar panels and inverters throughout the SADC region. Chris Rodgers, the CEO of Sinetech, says that this significant agreement gives the company access to an excellent range of solar products at a highly competitive price. Rodgers says the […]
The South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA) has announced a five-point plan for the solar PV industry to drive industrialisation, create jobs and contribute to economic growth. Speaking at the recent Energy Indaba at Gallagher Estate in Midrand, Gauteng, SAPVIA chairperson Davin Chown said solar energy is an untapped resource and can be used to […]
Energy storage is globally considered to be the new wave in the energy sector following on from and supporting recent developments in renewable energy sources such as wind and solar. It is said that, between 2016 and 2024, about $44-billion will be invested in the construction of new energy storage facilities, with an estimated increase from 162 […]
