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The two projects will supply power to several energy users, including Glencore, Sasol, and Air Liquide. Image: PRNewsFoto and JA Solar.

JA Solar, JUWI sign 220MW PV module agreement in South Africa

June 26, 2025
JUWI Renewable Energies, a subsidiary of German construction group JUWI, has signed a 220MW solar module supply agreement with JA Solar.
The project is expected to be completed by the fourth quarter of 2026. Image: NOA Group

NOA reaches financial close on 349MW solar PV project in South Africa

June 6, 2025
Independent power producer (IPP) NOA Group has reached financial close on a 349MW solar PV project in South Africa.
Image: Den Harrson via Unsplash.

South Africa targets up to 5GW renewable energy additions per year

April 8, 2025
South Africa’s government has approved the South African Renewable Energy Master Plan (SAREM) to accelerate renewables deployment.
JUWI's Prieska project in South Africa.

JUWI to invest in 340MW of new solar capacity in South Africa

January 29, 2025
JUWI Renewable Energies has announced plans to build three new solar projects, with a combined capacity of 340MW, in South Africa.
South Africa continues to dominate Africa's PV market, which saw 2.5GW of new additions last year. Image: Scatec Solar

Africa’s PV capacity nears 20GW as energy storage ‘booms’

January 16, 2025
The Africa Solar Industry Association’s 2025 market outlook has recorded a 2.5GW increase in PV installations in 2024.
Teraco 120MW solar pv plant

Data centre provider Teraco begins construction at 120MW solar PV plant in South Africa

November 13, 2024
Located in the Free State province, the project will be owned by Teraco and is expected to be operational in 2026.
Rooftop solar installations in South Africa.
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South Africa’s rooftop solar has helped alleviate load shedding, but has undermined demand for residential PV

November 1, 2024
A surge in rooftop solar has helped resolve load shedding in South Africa, but this has led to a decline in the demand for residential PV.
The Droogfontein solar plant in South Africa.
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South Africa’s 10% import tax on solar modules may hit smaller projects hardest

October 1, 2024
South Africa's announced 10% import duty on solar modules poses challenges for developers with tighter profit margins.
South African PV manufacturing.
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South African PV manufacturers eyeing tier one producers to build new domestic assembly facilities

September 20, 2024
Local PV manufacturers in South Africa are talking with tier one producers to collaborate on local facilities for the South African market.
A 258MW solar project in South Africa’s Northern Cape province. Image: Scatec.

EIB, FirstRand Bank invest €400 million in South African solar PV and wind

September 16, 2024
The European Investment Bank (EIB) and FirstRand Bank have allocated €400 million (US$444 million) to support the development of solar PV and wind generation projects in South Africa.

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