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About SOLA

SOLA is a 100% South African, vertically integrated renewable energy infrastructure, generation and storage company.

SOLA delivers clean energy to businesses across South Africa using cutting edge generation and energy storage technologies. We help our clients to grow and prosper through the adoption of low cost and reliable renewable energy.

SOLA specialises in delivering clean energy to corporate clients through Power Purchase Agreements, both on-site and through wheeling. We are building and operating nearly 700 MW of private renewable wheeling projects which we own, and have successfully developed 275 MW of capacity under the public renewable energy program. Our construction team have designed and built over 100 projects across all nine provinces of South Africa, and in Namibia, Mozambique and the Seychelles.

Unique, Vertically Integrated Corporate Structure

We leverage our extensive skills and experience in project development, finance, design and construction, and operations to manage costs and risks across the renewable energy project value chain. 

The SOLA Group owns 100% of the following companies, each of which is integral to the development and implementation of our high quality renewable energy assets:

SOLA Assets

A leading Independent Power Producer (IPP) responsible for some of the first large clean energy projects in South Africa and owner of the only operating wheeling projects in South Africa.

SOLA Build

One of South Africa’s most experienced renewable energy engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) companies. SOLA build has delivered over 100 renewable energy and battery projects across every province of South Africa, as well as in Namibia, Mozambique, and the Seychelles.

SOLA Operations

Our operations and maintenance entity with active contracts across the country including nearly 370 MW of utility-scale capacity.

SOLA's Edge:

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Combined local and international solar experience of more than 20 years

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Experience in project financing and operation of large projects

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Hands-on, practical experience in design and construction

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Intimate knowledge of the energy industry and regulations.

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Well-qualified, experienced and professional team

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Solar company in South Africa operating in Africa

Directors

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Executive Director

Dr Dom Wills

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Executive Director

Dr Chris Haw

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Executive Director

Simon Haw MSC

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Executive Director

Dom Chennells CA SA

Managing Directors

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Managing Director, Assets

Katherine Persson MSc MBA

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Managing Director, Commercial

Jonathan Skeen MSC

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Managing Director, Technical

Dr Ian Burger PhD

Executive Committee

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Head of Operations

Johan Hattingh PrEng

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Head of Finance

Oliver Braithwaite

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Head of Project Finance & Asset Management

Marek Raciborski

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Head of People and Organisational Effectiveness

Alicia Dean

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Stakeholder Relations Manager

Khotso Selokoma

Non Exec Directors

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Board Member

Brian Dames

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Board Member

Tom Boardman

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