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 […]
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
Energy Wheeling 101 – Understanding Energy Wheeling In SA
Energy Wheeling 101 – Understanding Energy Wheeling In SA As South Africa continues to embrace renewable energy, the concept of energy wheeling has emerged as a key solution for transferring power across distances without the need for on-site generation. With the country’s growing demand for reliable and sustainable energy, energy wheeling allows bus
