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
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
Microgrids & the Rise of Decentralised Power in South Africa
Microgrids & the Rise of Decentralised Power in South Africa South Africa’s energy landscape is undergoing a pivotal transformation. With aging infrastructure, rising demand, and the urgent need to decarbonise, new models of energy generation and distribution are stepping into the spotlight. One of the most promising solutions? Microgrids. In a recent
Our Adams Project hits 100 million kWh!
Our Adams Project hits 100 million kWh! https://youtu.be/aAH3iS9rf8M Interview with SOLA’s O&M Team on the Adams Solar Milestone In June 2025, our Adams Solar PV facility in the Northern Cape hit a major milestone: 100 million kilowatt-hours (kWh) of clean electricity successfully generated and delivered into South Africa’s national grid. Developed b
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 […]
