Africa’s Solar Challenges: Massive Untapped Potential Shows Up Tiny Production Updated On Thu, May 9th, 2024 by Saurenergy With nearly one-fifth of the world’s population today, Africa accounts for less than 3% of the world’s energy-related carbon dioxide emissions to date and has the lowest emissions per capita of any region. But still, Africans are facing the worst consequences of climate change in the world due to several reasons. Following that, Africa also […] Read more
News in Brief May 6 – US Wind Generation Drop, Engie, Sungrow in Africa Updated On Mon, May 6th, 2024 by Saurenergy Sungrow Sings Pact With Two South African Firms Global inverter and energy storage company Sungrow has signed an agreement with two South African distribution companies to increase its footprint in the African market. This included its agreement with Herholdt’s and ARB. The global company said the attempt would solidify its presence in South Africa’s renewable energy sector. […] Read more
News In Brief On May 2 – Sunsource, GCLSI, Solar Consortium, South Africa Solar Updated On Thu, May 2nd, 2024 by Saurenergy SunSource Energy commissions a Solar Power Project for CtrlS, Asia’s Largest Rated 4 Hyperscale Data Center Operator SunSource Energy, a leading distributed solar energy company has commissioned a Solar power project for CtrlS, Asia’s largest rated 4 hyperscale Data Centre operator. Under the terms of the agreement, the Noida Data Center of CtrlS is receiving […] Read more
GameChange Solar Secures 500 MW+ Solar Projects In S. Africa Updated On Wed, Apr 24th, 2024 by Saurenergy GameChange Solar, a global supplier of solar tracking solutions for ground-mounted PV plants, was selected to supply its Genius Tracker™ solar trackers for four new solar projects of over 500 megawatts (MW) in Southern Africa. These projects are strategically positioned to enhance energy supply across the region, supporting the diversification of the energy mix to […] Read more
Scatec Launches 540 MW Kenhardt Solar Farm In South Africa Updated On Tue, Apr 23rd, 2024 by Saurenergy Scatec has recently launched the Kenhardt project totalling 540 MW solar and 225 MW/1,140 MWh battery storage in South Africa. The Scatec project is touted to be one of the world’s largest hybrid solar and battery storage facilities. The Sactec project was awarded by the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy in South Africa under […] Read more
Nordex Receives 295 MW South Africa Turbine Order From EDF Renewables Updated On Tue, Apr 9th, 2024 by Saurenergy EDF Renewables (South Africa) a subsidiary of EDF Renouveables has placed orders with the Nordex Group for two wind energy projects in South Africa. According to Nordex, the Korosun 2 cluster, consisting of the Umsobomvu and Hartebeesthoek projects, will comprise 50 N163/5.X turbines with a total capacity of 295 MW. The Nordex Group will also […] Read more
Power Affordability Concern Among African Consumers Despite Accessibility: IEA Updated On Fri, Apr 5th, 2024 by Saurenergy A recent study by the International Energy Agency (IEA) on electricity consumption patterns in African countries showed that affordability trumps accessibility when it comes to consuming electricity in households. The study was conducted with the help of satellite to create a bundle of data to analyse which buildings had proper access to power and which […] Read more
South Africa’s Solar Adoption Gathers Pace, But Challenges Remain Updated On Thu, Apr 4th, 2024 by Saurenergy South Africa has long been plagued by an energy crisis now. This has led to a situation where the nation faces rolling blackouts or load shedding as it has been called, for the past decade and more. It says something for the state of the power sector that a challenge that was predicted well over […] Read more
News In Brief- Trina Solar in South Africa, Virat Kohli For Amaze And More Updated On Wed, Apr 3rd, 2024 by Saurenergy Amaze, the energy solutions brand, launched its new brand campaign Hamesha #ReadyToPerform, and showcased its widest range of inverters, batteries, and solar products in Lucknow, today. Virat Kohli headlines the brand promotions. Trina Solar Powers Groundbreaking Mooi Plaats 283MWdc Photovoltaic power plant in South Africa. Trina Solar announced its partnership with China Energy International Group and China Gezhouba Group to power […] Read more
