How to Spot the Real Deal: Identifying Accredited Independent Power Producers (IPPs)
How to Spot the Real Deal: Identifying Accredited Independent Power Producers (IPPs) As demand for green energy grows in South Africa, the market has seen a significant rise in Independent Power Producers (IPPs) stepping up to supply sustainable energy solutions. However, not all IPPs operate with the required certifications and accreditations needed to lega
Understanding Energy PPAs: Long-Term vs. Short-Term Contracts and Their Benefits
Understanding Energy PPAs: Long-Term vs. Short-Term Contracts and Their Benefits As the global shift toward clean energy intensifies, Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) have emerged as an essential tool in financing and developing renewable energy projects. These agreements outline the terms by which electricity is generated, delivered, and paid for, making th
Sick of load-shedding? How wheeling can save the South African electricity landscape
Sick of load-shedding? How wheeling can save the South African electricity landscape Just as South Africans start forgetting about the resources that go on behind the scenes when they switch on the lights, they’re reminded about how much they’re actually reliant on Eskom. But the return of load shedding spells something even more concerning than [&hellip
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 […