Details of Solar Tariff Moves at US, Turkey And South Africa Updated On Thu, Oct 3rd, 2024 by Saurenergy October has started on a protectionist note for the solar sector, with news of solar tariffs being imposed on imports by three key markets, with the most significant of course being the US market. Helping these moves is of course the slump in Chinese solar manufacturing prices. themselves a result of overcapacity. That has made […] Read more
Mergence, Solarise Africa Invest R160 Million In South Africa Updated On Tue, Aug 27th, 2024 by Saurenergy Solarise Africa, an Energy-as-a-Service company, has announced a strategic partnership with Mergence Investment Managers, securing an R160 million investment to expand Commercial & Industrial (C&I) renewable energy solutions across South Africa. The introduction of local debt and a mezzanine facility will enhance the company’s ability to increase its industry presence and impact renewable energy adoption. […] 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
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
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
Trina Solar, SOLA, & WBHO To Power South African Mining Operation With 135MW Project Updated On Thu, Mar 14th, 2024 by Saurenergy Smart PV and energy storage solutions company Trina Solar, has partnered with SOLA, a South African leader in renewable energy with a focus on utility-scale projects and WBHO Construction to embark on a transformative solar project. The Merak 1 project signifies a major milestone in sustainable energy solutions for South Africa, according to a media […] Read more
Saudi’s ACWA Power in PPA with South Africa for Dispatchable RE Project of 150 MW Updated On Wed, Dec 20th, 2023 by Saurenergy Saudi-based clean energy firm ACWA Power, has entered into a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for a project known as, ‘ACWA Power Project DAO’ to be established in South Africa. The initiative is for a dispatchable renewable hybrid plant of 150 MW capacity. The signatories of the agreements included Gwede Mantashe, Minister of Mineral Resources and […] Read more