Powering Up South Africa: Unpacking Virtual Wheeling (Webinar)
Powering Up South Africa: Unpacking Virtual Wheeling (Webinar) The South African energy landscape is evolving rapidly, and a key innovation empowering businesses to access cleaner, more affordable electricity is Virtual Wheeling. Recently, SOLA had the privilege of sponsoring and featuring in a webinar hosted by EE Business Intelligence in June 2025, delving
Watts & Rands: How Renewable Energy Projects Get Financed and Built
Watts & Rands: How Renewable Energy Projects Get Financed and Built Understanding the people, processes, and partnerships behind clean energy deals. Renewable energy is often seen as clean, green and endlessly flowing, and while the sun and wind are free, the infrastructure to harness them is not. Behind every solar or wind farm lies a […]
Renewable Options: Understanding Green Energy Solutions for Your Business in South Africa
Renewable Options: Understanding Green Energy Solutions for Your Business in South Africa In South Africa’s dynamic energy landscape, businesses are increasingly turning to renewable energy solutions to reduce costs, improve sustainability, and ensure energy security. With a variety of options available, understanding the right fit for your business is ess
Understanding Tariffs & Rebates: Making the Most of Wheeling with SOLA Group
Understanding Tariffs & Rebates: Making the Most of Wheeling with SOLA Group When it comes to electricity in South Africa, the price you pay – or tariff – isn’t just a flat rate. Eskom, South Africa’s main electricity provider, along with various municipalities, offers different tariffs that vary based on factors like usage patterns, time [&helli
BESS 101: Understanding Battery Energy Storage Systems and Their Importance in South Africa
BESS 101: Understanding Battery Energy Storage Systems and Their Importance in South Africa As South Africa continues to embrace renewable energy, finding efficient ways to store energy has become crucial. One of the most promising solutions to this challenge is the Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). But what exactly is BESS, and why is it […]
Pioneering solar projects with SOLA Group and Tronox start operations in the Free State
Pioneering solar projects with SOLA Group and Tronox start operations in the Free State July 2024, SOLA Group, in partnership with Tronox Holdings plc (“Tronox”), announced its multi-million Rand solar wheeling projects in Lichtenburg, North-West, South Africa have reached commercial operation. The two solar plants, which were constructed in 2022, reache
Our New Leadership Must Put Power into the Hands of All South Africans
Our New Leadership Must Put Power into the Hands of All South Africans At the SOLA Group we often talk about creating South African solutions to South African problems. We’re proud of our sixteen-year history of delivering innovative clean energy projects, often against the grain of prevailing energy policy or industry norms. But we also […]
