Virtual Wheeling: A Game-Changer for Businesses on Municipal Power
Virtual Wheeling: A Game-Changer for Businesses on Municipal Power For years, businesses connected to municipal electricity networks have faced a frustrating barrier: they couldn’t access clean, affordable energy from private producers because they weren’t directly connected to Eskom. But that’s all changing. Thanks to Eskom’s newly launched Virtual
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 […]
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 launches its first engineering bursary to encourage solar PV expertise amongst electrical engineers
SOLA launches its first engineering bursary to encourage solar PV expertise amongst electrical engineers SOLA has launched its first engineering bursary, giving the opportunity for a final year electrical engineering student to have their tuition paid for and a job opportunity as a graduate engineer in the solar PV field. The move comes as part of […