In mid-December 2023, the largest solar battery storage system in South Africa commenced supplying power to Eskom’s grid. Scatec ASA officially initiated operations at its Kenhardt hybrid solar and battery facility in the Northern Cape on December 11, 2023. This facility, consisting of three solar plants with a combined capacityContinue Reading
The financial closure of the Oya Energy Hybrid Project marks a significant achievement, poised to supply clean energy to around 180,000 households in South Africa. Collaboratively undertaken by ENGIE, G7 Renewable Energies, Meadows Energy, and Perpetua Investments Holdings, this endeavor stands among the 11 favored bidders selected through South Africa’sContinue Reading
TrinaTracker, a leader in advanced solar tracking solutions and a division of Trina Solar Co Ltd, has launched an enhanced version of its Vanguard 1P Smart Tracking Solution in global markets. This updated solution combines the latest version of the Vanguard 1P with recent improvements to the Smart Control System,Continue Reading
Trina Storage, the leading global energy storage solution provider, announces the highly anticipated global launch of Elementa 2 – an advanced, flexible and high efficiency Energy Storage System (ESS). The new design incorporates advanced features including an upgraded pack design, precise thermal management enabled by smart liquid cooling technology, andContinue Reading
Nextracker (Nasdaq: NXT), a leading global provider of intelligent solar tracker and software solutions, today announced it has surpassed a corporate milestone of 10 GW of smart solar trackers either operational or under fulfilment for projects located in the Middle East, Africa, and India. In parallel timing with the UnitedContinue Reading
GoodWe, a leading global provider of solar inverters and energy solutions, has bolstered its commercial and industrial (C&I) energy storage offerings with the introduction of its latest product innovation, the Lynx C 60kWh battery system. Engineered to seamlessly integrate with the GoodWe ET 15-30kW hybrid inverter, this battery system offersContinue Reading
Sineng Electric, a global manufacturer specializing in PV and energy storage inverters, has achieved a significant feat by securing a coveted position in the esteemed BloombergNEF Tier 1 PV inverter manufacturers list for two consecutive quarters. This accolade serves as a testament to Sineng’s unwavering commitment to technological advancement, businessContinue Reading
Ginlong (Solis), listed as Stock code: 300763.S.Z, the third-largest PV inverter manufacturer globally, continues its substantial efforts in assisting African nations in transitioning to clean energy. At the recent Solar Power Africa event in Cape Town, Solis unveiled its Solis S6 product expansion tailored specifically for the dynamic African market.Continue Reading
Teraco, a prominent African colocation provider, has unveiled its strategy to combat ongoing power challenges by constructing a 120-megawatt (MW) utility-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) energy facility in South Africa’s Free State province. Jan Hnizdo, Teraco’s CEO, disclosed that the company had successfully secured its initial grid capacity allocation from Eskom,Continue Reading
Yellow Door Energy (YDE), a prominent independent power producer, has recently marked a major milestone with the successful completion of the development phase for its latest 48 MWp solar PV plant situated in Leeudoringstad, North West, South Africa. This project not only enhances YDE’s standing in the solar wheeling marketContinue Reading
