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
Beyond the Blueprint: How We’re Wheeling Change and Building Better Communities
Beyond the Blueprint: How We’re Wheeling Change and Building Better Communities The Transformative Power of Wheeling Imagine your enterprise, perhaps a bustling manufacturing plant in Gauteng or a dynamic corporate office in Cape Town, powered by clean, green electricity generated hundreds of kilometers away in the sun-drenched landscapes of the North-
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 […]
The Superpower Driving the Future of Low-Carbon Electricity
The Superpower Driving the Future of Low-Carbon Electricity By Dom Wills, Executive Director at SOLA Group If you’ve ever worked on a large infrastructure project, you’ll know that these ventures are often plagued by delays, budget overruns, and underwhelming results. In fact, Professor Bent Flyvbjerg of Oxford University has spent decades studying these
Harnessing the Sun Responsibly: The Environmental Impact of Utility-Scale Solar Projects
Harnessing the Sun Responsibly: The Environmental Impact of Utility-Scale Solar Projects At SOLA, we believe that energy shouldn’t cost the earth. As a leading developer and constructor of utility-scale solar PV projects in South Africa, our mission goes beyond providing clean, cost-effective electricity — it’s about building a more sustainable fut
Virtual Wheeling: A Game-Changer for Businesses on Municipal Power
Virtual Wheeling: A Game-Changer for Businesses on Municipal Power For years, businesses connected to municipal electricity networks have faced a frustrating barrier: they couldn’t access clean, affordable energy from private producers because they weren’t directly connected to Eskom. But that’s all changing. Thanks to Eskom’s newly launched Virtual
Powering the Future: How Battery Energy Storage Can Revolutionise Mining in South Africa
Powering the Future: How Battery Energy Storage Can Revolutionise Mining in South Africa The mining sector, both in South Africa and globally, is facing growing challenges in securing its energy needs. As energy costs rise, the reliability of supply becomes more uncertain, and the pressure to decarbonise intensifies, mining companies must adopt new approache
Sustainable Procurement: Powering a Greener Future for Businesses
Sustainable Procurement: Powering a Greener Future for Businesses As businesses evolve in an increasingly conscious marketplace, the role of procurement is shifting beyond cost-saving measures to include sustainability as a core priority. Sustainable procurement ensures that every purchasing decision supports environmental, social, and economic goals –
The Economics of Solar: How Renewable Energy Reduces Costs for SA Businesses
The Economics of Solar: How Renewable Energy Reduces Costs for SA Businesses In today’s challenging economic climate, South African businesses are seeking innovative ways to cut costs and enhance operational efficiency. One of the most effective strategies is the adoption of green energy solutions. At SOLA, we are committed to delivering clean energy that
SOLA gets approval for largest solar PV wheeling agreement in South Africa
SOLA gets approval for largest solar PV wheeling agreement in South Africa A flagship renewable energy project, commissioned by Amazon, is set to demonstrate the flexibility and convenience of procuring independent power through the electricity grid. The project will see 28 GWh of solar energy wheeled via Eskom’s utility grid from a solar farm in […
