The South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA) has welcomed Enertronica Santerno’s decision to expand its solar PV component manufacturing capacity in SA. The Italian firm will invest up to R17 million ($1,188m) to enhance their capability to manufacture inverters for solar photovoltaic applications, including storage solutions with a maximum initial production capacity of more than […]
South Africa Raises Licensing Exemption Threshold For Embedded Generation
South Africa’s solar sector has welcomed a new reform that will increase the country’s licensing exemption threshold for embedded generation projects from 1MW to 100MW. The South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA) said the announcement will be viewed as a “watershed moment” for industry in the country, with the new rules paving the way for […]
Solar Industry Body SAPVIA Elects New Board Heralding a New Dawn
South Africa’s leading member association for the promotion of solar PV, the SA Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA) is stepping into a second decade of success with the election of a new board. In a year packed with online meetings and events, SAPVIA’s Annual General Meeting was hosted virtually and brought together players from across the […]
New SAPVIA board talk renewables to boost economy
Solar industry body SAPVIA’s new board members have reaffirmed their belief that the renewable energy sector is key to kick-starting the South African economy post-COVID-19. SAPVIA was formed a decade ago by six individuals with a passion to have renewable energy included in the IRP2010. Today the industry body represents 378 companies and service providers […]
Standard Bank partners with SAPVIA to advance solar PV industry
Standard Bank has formed a new strategic partnership with the South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA) to advance the growth of the solar photovoltaic (PV) industry in South Africa. Sapvia, representing more than 300 players in the solar PV industry, will leverage the partnership to deliver a number of strategic and support services through the […]