South african solar energy association

What is solar power Africa 2022?

Organised by Messe Frankfurt, and in partnership with the South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA), Solar Power Africa 2022 is the first event of its kind dedicated solely to Solar Power and Energy storage and is expected to attract over 100 exhibitors operating in this dynamic market.

How many solar panels will South Africa have in a year?

The Minerals Council of South Africa estimates that their members will be installing about 9GW of solar PV or renewable energy capacity in the next couple of years, and we’ve also seen a lot of interest from telecommunication companies. Could you outline some of SAPVIA’s key achievements in the last decade?

Is solar PV a good investment in South Africa?

Whilst the domestic market is at it nascent stages in South Africa, it is growing rapidly and its success and sustainability of this emerging industry depends on reliability of components and the quality of installations. Our vision is for solar PV to be a significant and reliable contributor to the energy mix of South Africa.

How is solar PV transitioning in South Africa?

Solar PV in South Africa is in the process of transitioning from the utility-scale market into the residential, commercial and industrial (RCI) market segments. SAPVIA is supporting the development of mechanisms ensuring a responsible and sustainable transition into these markets.

Will solar be a key part of South Africa's Integrated Resource Plan?

Solar is set to play a key part in the government’s Integrated Resource Plan (IRP), a roadmap detailing South Africa’s decarbonisation and its energy mix by 2030. It hopes that by then solar PV will represent 10.5 percent of energy capacity, representative of 8.3 GW. South Africa is one of the countries pioneering solar power on the continent.

Is solar power the fastest growing energy sector in Africa?

“Solar power is one of the fastest growing energy sectors globally and across Africa we are seeing increasing uptake as governments and industry transition to renewable energy sources,” says Joshua Low, Group exhibitions Director, Messe Frankfurt South Africa.