... Name of the Project Notsi solar PV project. Location Free State, South Africa. Project Owner/s Independent power producer (IPP) Anthem and project co-shareholder Reatile Renewables. Project Description Notsi ranks as the largest solar PV project in South Africa and will power the commercial and industrial sectors through offtake agreements with licensed energy trader Discovery Green, as well as renewable-energy IPP, ...

... South Africans have embraced renewable energy, especially when it comes to solar power. While that goes for private homeowners, there has been a boom in industrial scale solar power generation in recent years. Over the last two years, South Africa's solar capacity has grown by between 2.5 to 3 Gigawatts, which is impressive. However, the South African Photovoltaic Industry Association ...

... Online platform connects solar PV equipment buyers and sellers across South Africa. Growing demand for new and used solar components drives marketplace activity. Platform aims to improve liquidity and speed of transactions in the solar sector. PVTRANSACT is gaining momentum among solar PV equipment wholesalers and end users as a trusted digital marketplace for trading both new and used solar ...

... Guardian Eye managing director Rodney Taylor has warned that organised criminal syndicates are targeting solar installations in South Africa. Speaking to Cape Talk, Taylor explained that rooftop solar systems were highly valuable and easily accessible to criminals. "There's always going to be the opportunity for people to look at opportunities to steal the panels," he said. Taylor added that criminals ...

... Name of the Project Orkney solar PV project. Location Orkney, North West, South Africa. Project Owner/s Renewable-energy developer Mulilo. Project Description The project involves the construction of a 219 MW direct current solar PV project, with a contracted export capacity of 150 MW ac. Once operational, the facility is expected to generate about 478 GWh/y of clean electricity, which will ...

... when the sun is down. There are four other parabolic trough CSPs in South Africa: the Kaxu and Xina Solar One plants near Pofadder, Ilanga CSP near Upington, and Bokpoort near Groblershoop. The other two CSPs - Redstone and Khi Solar One - have mirrors arranged in a circle that direct heat to central towers that hold the transfer liquid. ...

... Name of the Project Thakadu solar power plant. Location Viljoenskroon, on the border of the Free State and North West provinces, South Africa. Project Owner/s Lyra Energy - a renewable-energy platform comprising Scatec, Standard Bank and Stanlib, with Scatec owning 50% and the partners owning the remaining 50%. Project Description Thakadu is set to become one of South Africa's most ...

... portfolio to more than 2 GW in operation and under construction. "The Beaufort West Solar PV project is Mulilo's first renewable energy project in the Western Cape Province and stands as a testament to Mulilo's unwavering commitment to driving South Africa's energy transition," Chief Executive Jan Fourie said. The project is part of a broader expansion of private power purchase ...

... One of South Africa's solar project faces allegations of fraud, labour violations and black economic empowerment (BEE) fronting. Construction continues despite investigations, raising concerns over possible enforcement failures. Staged consignment concessions and weak oversight threaten localisation and job creation goals. News24 reports that one South Africa's flagship renewable energy procurement programme is facing renewed scrutiny following allegations of widespread regulatory ...

... Deal gives WBHO full control of solar project management firm Zamori. No competition concerns identified in South Africa's renewable energy EPC market. Move strengthens WBHO's execution capacity in utility scale solar projects. South Africa's Competition Tribunal has approved without conditions the acquisition by WBHO Construction Pty Ltd of shares in Zamori 172 Pty Ltd, paving the way for WBHO to ...

... rising, driven by seasonal winter conditions in South Africa over the past few weeks. "The system has remained stable. This has been achieved alongside the natural tapering of solar generation at sunset, demonstrating enhanced operational resilience and improved capacity utilisation across the fleet. Keep up with the latest headlines on WhatsApp | LinkedIn "This performance reflects the sustained impact of ...

... 250 million kilometres in real-world customer operations globally. In South Africa, Vector Logistics operates two all-electric Volvo FH 6x4 tractors across Gauteng and Cape Town. DSV has added nine Volvo electric units to its local fleet, supported by solar generation and battery storage at its Gauteng depot. In August 2025, South Africa's first all-electric Superlink entered service as part of ...

... its position in South Africa's competitive renewable energy sector. Contact Huge Distribution to learn more about its energy and solar solutions. Solar and Storage Live Africa 2026 hosted over 30,000 attendees, 516 VIPs, and more than 500 exhibiting brands from across 110 countries. Through the expo, Huge Distribution engaged with over 1,000 attendees and generated an impressive 380 leads. Deye ...

... the decline exceeded 7% year-on-year. The seasonally adjusted monthly change was a 2.1% increase in March. Statistics South Africa labels the consumption data as "distributed in South Africa." It however excludes consumption from rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) installations at houses and businesses. These are behind the meter and this consumption is not reported to Statistics South Africa. One way of ...

... show that a massive roll-out of wind and solar is now the cheapest way to add new electricity in South Africa. The CSIR's 2024 power generation statistics found that the power Eskom sells to South Africans is more than three times as expensive, on average, as what new wind and solar can deliver (R1.95 per kWh vs 50-60 cents per ...

... Name of the Project Notsi solar PV project. Location Free State, South Africa. Project Owner/s Independent power producer (IPP) Anthem and project co-shareholder Reatile Renewables. Project Description Notsi ranks as the largest solar PV project in South Africa and will power the commercial and industrial sectors through offtake agreements with licensed energy trader Discovery Green, as well as renewable-energy IPP, ...

... By Pierre Bekker, Director at Quyn International Outsourcing SOUTH Africa's renewable energy build programme is visibly reshaping the country's power grid. Wind farms rise along coastal ridges, solar plants stretch across arid plains and battery facilities are increasingly embedded into regional networks. But infrastructure alone is not enough. The long-term success of these projects depends on something far more fundamental: ...

... bidding process, and whether the supplier holds the necessary licence from the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA). Freedom Front Plus caucus leader in the JB Marks Municipality, Matthys van Tonder, also agreed that moving towards solar power is a positive initiative. He also added that this proposed agreement must be brought before council. He also added that the ...

... even under challenging conditions such as strong winds or repeated operational use. This combination of resilience and scale is critical for businesses that rely on large access points to manage the flow of goods, vehicles and personnel. Engie and Pele's solar project electrifies South Africa 23 Apr 2026 Security meets efficiency Beyond physical strength, the SS76 has been developed with ...

... offer of energy transition assistance for South Africa adds to about $10-billion in climate finance pledged to the continent's biggest economy by European nations in a formal pact. Countries such as Germany and Japan are seeking to boost the presence of their companies in the nation, which has some of the world's best solar power and green hydrogen production potential. ...