Inside South Africa’s biggest battery factory
MyBroadband recently got a tour of Freedom Won’s impressive factory in Edenvale, one of the three biggest battery assembly ...
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Wietze Post (pt. 2): Eskom’s loss – South Africa’s gain? Eskom’s energy market shift – consequences
Typically, we consume more electricity during the day and less at night. However, solar power displaces Eskom power. As a ...
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Good news for solar power in South Africa
Around 58% less solar power capacity was installed in South Africa during 2024 than in the year before. However, a major industry body expects the technology will make a big comeback over the next ...
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The US’s largest solar cell factory is now online in South Carolina
ES Foundry will become the largest producer of crystalline silicon solar cells in the US with the launch of its new factory in South Carolina.
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South Africa imposes 10% import tariff on solar panels
The International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (ITAC) has imposed a 10% import tariff on solar panels to protect local manufacturers, attract investment, and deepen the value chain.
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Eskom warning for homeowners with rooftop solar in South Africa
Despite the positives of South Africa’s alternative energy boom for households and Eskom’s strained infrastructure, those who have installed solar systems are still being punished by the power ...
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JUWI to commence R6bn solar energy initiative, promising 2 000 jobs in South Africa
The South African office opened in Cape Town in 2011. To date, JUWI has built 20 solar PV and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) projects globally. In Africa, two notable JUWI examples are the ...
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Beyond the grid: How solar can help transform Africa
Solar energy ... charging ports across Africa, enabling sustainable, resilient transport solutions that can revolutionise connectivity for remote communities. Meanwhile, South Africa is witnessing ...