What We Get Asked Most: ASK SOLA Series
What We Get Asked Most: ASK SOLA Series Through our recent ASK SOLA video series, we answer the questions we hear most often from businesses exploring renewable energy. We’ve brought those answers together in this guide to help you better understand how utility-scale renewable energy works, what the process looks like, and how your business […]
Energy Wheeling: The Silent Winner of SA’s Energy Transition
Energy Wheeling: The Silent Winner of South Africa’s Energy Transition By Katherine Persson, MD: Assets South Africa’s energy transition is often discussed in terms of megawatts, solar plants and battery storage systems. While these technologies remain critical, there is another development quietly reshaping the electricity sector: energy wheelin
Empowering Communities: Inside Project Springbok
Empowering Communities: Inside Project Springbok In September 2025, SOLA reached a defining milestone in South Africa’s renewable energy transition with the commissioning of Project Springbok, a 195MW utility-scale solar PV facility located in the Free State. More than just a generation asset, Springbok represents a new model for how energy infrastructure
EPC vs PPA: Which Model is Right for Your Business?
EPC vs PPA: Which Model is Right for Your Business? As South African businesses continue navigating rising electricity costs, grid instability and increasing pressure to meet sustainability targets, many are asking the same question: What is the best way to access renewable energy? For businesses exploring clean power solutions, two of the most common models
What Does a Renewable Energy Company (IPP) Do?
What Does a Renewable Energy Company (IPP) Do? As South Africa continues to navigate energy uncertainty, rising electricity costs, and decarbonisation pressures, renewable energy has moved from a “nice-to-have” to a business imperative. At the centre of this transition are Independent Power Producers (IPPs) – renewable energy companies that are fun
Battery Storage 201: Why PV+BESS Is the Next Step
Battery Storage 201: Why Solar + Battery Energy Is the Next Step for Businesses As businesses across South Africa look for reliable and affordable energy alternatives, renewable solutions are evolving rapidly. While solar power has already transformed how companies source electricity, combining solar photovoltaic (PV) generation with Battery Energy Storage S
A First-of-its-kind Private Solar and Battery Project: Naos 1
A First-of-its-kind Private Solar and Battery Project: Naos-1 South Africa’s energy transition is accelerating and a major milestone has just been reached. A landmark solar and battery hybrid project is set to transform how large businesses access renewable energy. Project Naos-1 represents the largest solar and battery facility developed specifically for
Renewable Energy and Storage in Southern African Mining (Webinar)
Renewable Energy and Storage in Southern African Mining (Webinar) The intersection of sustainability and operational efficiency is no longer a distant goal for the mining industry; it is a current necessity. At a recent high-level webinar hosted by EE Business Intelligence, leaders from the Minerals Council South Africa and the SOLA Group gathered to discuss
Buying Renewable Energy Without a Single Onsite Panel
Buying Renewable Energy Without a Single Onsite Panel We recently took to LinkedIn with a question that gets to the heart of South Africa’s changing energy landscape: “Did you know businesses can buy renewable energy without installing solar panels onsite?” The responses were a fascinating snapshot of where the market stands today. While 57% of [&helli
Different Types of Energy Providers in South Africa
The Different Types of Energy Providers in South Africa South Africa’s electricity sector is unique and complex, shaped by decades of infrastructure investment, evolving government policy, and an urgent need for cleaner, more reliable power. As the country continues to navigate energy shortages, ageing infrastructure, and climate commitments, it’s vital
Renewable Energy for SMEs: Unlocking Cost Savings
Renewable Energy for SMEs: Unlocking Cost Savings https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qkM7GTRCBtA 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 Enterpr
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 (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
Why renewable energy is a strategic win for South African data centres and mines
Why Renewable Energy is a Strategic win for South African data centres and mines South Africa’s data centres and mines are some of the country’s largest and most energy-intensive businesses. For both sectors, power reliability, cost predictability and decarbonisation are now boardroom priorities – and renewables delivered via wheeling are proving t
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
Understanding Energy Tariffs & Rebates
Understanding Energy Tariffs & Rebates 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 of day, and even whether or not […]
Unlocking Clean, Affordable Renewable Energy for Your Business
Powering South Africa’s Future: Unlocking Clean, Affordable Renewable Energy for Your Business At SOLA, we’ve been pioneering innovative energy solutions for over 16 years. Today, we’re thrilled to introduce a groundbreaking new energy product that promises to transform the electricity landscape in South Africa. Just recently, President Ram
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