Renewable Energy for SMEs: Unlocking Cost Savings
Renewable Energy for SMEs: Unlocking Cost Savings South Africa’s energy landscape is undergoing a pivotal transformation. What was once dominated by coal and characterised by costly, unreliable electricity supply is now evolving into a more competitive, clean and decentralised system. For Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), this shift represents not just
The Top 5 ESG Benefits of Going Green for Your Business
The Top 5 ESG Benefits of Going Green for Your Business As corporate sustainability becomes a non-negotiable, going green does more than lower your carbon footprint – it unlocks powerful ESG benefits. At SOLA, we help businesses adopt renewable energy via energy wheeling, enabling them not only to cut costs but to hit bold ESG […]
Rising Energy Costs Are Impacting Businesses – Here’s What You Can Do About It
Rising Energy Costs Are Impacting Businesses – Here’s What You Can Do About It Across South Africa, businesses are feeling the strain of rising energy costs and unreliable electricity supply. Whether you are a manufacturer, retailer, or agricultural producer, energy is central to keeping operations running, and its growing unpredictability poses a re
Africa’s first multi-buyer Solar Plant ushers in a new era of Energy Wheeling (Project Springbok)
Africa’s first multi-buyer Solar Plant ushers in a new era of Energy Wheeling (Project Springbok) In September 2025, the SOLA Group officially brought into commercial operation the continent’s first multi-buyer, flexible energy-wheeling solar facility, ahead of schedule, as written by Mining Review Africa. This milestone demonstrates how SOLA, as a leadi
Rooftop vs Wheeled Solar: What’s Best for Your Business?
Rooftop vs Wheeled Solar: What’s Best for Your Business? A Comparative Guide by SOLA Group In today’s energy landscape, South African businesses are facing a defining choice: how best to transition to cleaner, cheaper, and more reliable energy. Solar power is leading the way – but not all solar is created equal. When evaluating renewable […]
Preparing for SAWEM: Key Lessons from Industry Leaders (Webinar)
Preparing for SAWEM: Key Lessons from Industry Leaders (Webinar) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rozNp9f_-jY&t=2s As South Africa stands on the threshold of a transformative energy future, SOLA Group proudly participated in a pivotal EE Business Intelligence webinar – “Preparing for the Implementation of the South African Wholesale Electricity M
Identifying Accredited Independent Power Producers (IPPs)
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 legally provide renewable energ
Long-Term vs. Short-Term PPAs and Their Benefits
Long-Term vs. Short-Term PPAs 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 them key for both energy producers
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 […
