Tag: Solar Power
Register your solar energy – or else
Capetonians with domestic solar power systems must register them before February 28 2019 or face paying a hefty service fee enforced by the City.
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Solar power hotting up in SA
Cape Town - Not much happens in the small Karoo town of De Aar, but it’s harnessing what it has in abundance - sunshine.
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South Africa Gets First Solar Powered Desalination Plant
A full-size demonstration plant that can desalinate water using solar power is to be built in Witsand, a town 250 km east of Cape...
Solar power sector awaits clarity on govt’s energy plan
The Energy sector will be looking to Minister Jeff Radebe on Wednesday to provide more clarity on government's plan for its energy needs.
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ABB powers Robben Island for 9 months of the year
Company’s solar microgrid can produce about 1 million kWh annually, to cut island’s diesel usage by 250,000 litres a year
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Robben Island powered by solar- mini grid
Tourism Minister Tokozile Xasa says the launch of a R25 million solar-powered mini-grid plant at Robben Island is the first step in turning the...
Solar PV market forecast and major trends
Leading solar photovoltaic (PV) market researchers are predicting a growth in global PV demand in the next 4 years along with rapid technological change...
Geyserworx – the smart way to convert to solar power
This patented innovative product has been locally designed to use the existing geyser (hot water boiler) and claims to reduce electricity bill by up...
Advanced solar technology of Solarus applied to landmark Vineyard Hotel
The 207-room luxury Vineyard Hotel, in Claremont, Cape Town, is the site of a 60 panel demonstration installation of Solarus Sunpower’s hybrid solar PowerCollectors...
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