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Smart Metering – A Side Benefit of a Solar Installation

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The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality allows citizens to connect their own Photo-Voltaic (PV) system to the municipal grid. Domestic customers who do so will fall under the "Non-ATTP Domestic customer" tariff. This is a time of use tariff with a monthly basic charge of R60. Under this tariff customers are allowed to do net-metering, which allows customers to use the municipal grid as a battery. That means if the produced electricity is not used, the customer can feed back into the municipal grid … [Read more...] about Smart Metering – A Side Benefit of a Solar Installation

Sanity is prevailing in South Africa

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The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) has submitted its comments on the draft Integrated Resource Plan (IRP 2018) to the Portfolio Committee on Energy and the Department of Energy. OUTA will present its recommendations to the Portfolio Committee on Friday 26 October. In its submission, OUTA lauds the Department of Energy for removing the possibility of new nuclear programmes from South Africa’s energy mix for the next 12 years. “The 2018 IRP is a move in the right direction. Gone are … [Read more...] about Sanity is prevailing in South Africa

Solar farm in progress at Mandela University

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Solar farm in progress at Mandela University: A large clearing adjacent to the main intersection in front of the main tower building on Nelson Mandela University’s South Campus awaits the establishment of a new solar farm, to supply the institution with green electricity going into the future. The project is planned to be completed by February 2019. Source: News Latest News. … [Read more...] about Solar farm in progress at Mandela University

Solar Boat Race

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2018 sees the second running of the Solar Boat Race around the canals of St Francis. Organised by Sean Poole the race pitted enthusiastic amateurs from departments at the Nelson Mandela University, some teams from commerce and private entries in a race to see who could complete the furthest distance around the canals in a set time. Held over the weekend of 17 to 18 November 2018, this year will be the second year this event is held, with the intention of not only raising renewable energy … [Read more...] about Solar Boat Race

R18-million green power plant for NMU

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NELSON Mandela University’s South Campus will soon be producing just over 10% of its electricity requirements, thanks to an innovative R18-million green power plant, which is being established on the campus this month (July). The installation of the two-hectare solar photovoltaics (PV) power plant, which will produce 1740 MWh of electricity per year and has a 20-year lifespan, will begin in the next two weeks, with renewable energy being fed into the South Campus grid by December or … [Read more...] about R18-million green power plant for NMU

The Sunny Industry Taking South Africa by Storm

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With the solar industry taking South Africa by storm, the urge to be a part of the change and switch to a more sustainable source of energy grows bigger every day. The number one advantage of solar energy is cheaper energy bills coupled with creating a sustainable environment for generations to come. Assuming everyone is modestly rationale and wants cheaper energy, the biggest question is do I own a solar system, or do I let someone else own it for me? Let’s explore the differences: … [Read more...] about The Sunny Industry Taking South Africa by Storm

NERSA withdraws Small-Scale Embedded Generation Rules draft

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Today's decision to withdraw the proposed rules to govern the registration of Small-Scale Embedded Generation (SSEG) below 1 megawatt by NERSA was welcome by OUTA. The proposed SSEG rules were published for public comment by the National Energy Regulator (NERSA) on its website on 26 April. This morning (21 May), NERSA’s executive manager for electricity regulation, Mbulelo Ncetezo, told SABC2 that the draft rules have been withdrawn until the Department of Energy gazettes a revised notice … [Read more...] about NERSA withdraws Small-Scale Embedded Generation Rules draft

Closing date for comment on Draft Rules for Registration of Small-Scale Embedded Generation

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Interested persons, licencees and municipalities have until 16h00 on 31 May 2018 to comment on the National Energy Regulator of South Africa's draft Rules for Registration of Small-Scale Embedded Generation. The proposed rules have resulted in some inflammatory headlines and assumptions of doom. Some of the comments include: Under new draft rules every solar panel on every house – and backup generators too – will have to be registered with the government from The Business Insider who … [Read more...] about Closing date for comment on Draft Rules for Registration of Small-Scale Embedded Generation

Greening the Port of Port Elizabeth with Solar

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The first of its kind green energy initiative in the Port of PE has proven successful. This pilot project has opened the door for larger projects in future, which is in line with the technological advancement of the Transnet Strategy 4.0 and the Smart People’s Port concept. “This sustainable and environmentally friendly project will also save cost significantly. The return on investment is an absolute bonus,” said Rajesh Dana, Port Manager. “It is introducing sustainable means of … [Read more...] about Greening the Port of Port Elizabeth with Solar

Coega welcomes signing of IPP contracts

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The Coega Development Corporation (CDC) welcomes government’s commitment to clean energy, which forms part of the broadened South African energy mix. The announcement by the Department of Energy follows the signing of the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPPP) contracts from Bid Windows 3.5 and 4, worth fifty six billion rands (R56 bn) by Minister Jeff Radebe on Wednesday. Cumulatively, the twenty-seven (27) projects are expected to add 2 300 MW of … [Read more...] about Coega welcomes signing of IPP contracts

Fast Food Goes Green

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KFC’s across Port Elizabeth are the latest in a growing list of businesses joining the solar energy revolution with SolarAfrica. The solar energy solution provides an alternative to owning a solar system, offering fast-food franchises the opportunity to get cleaner energy without paying for the system. With SolarAfrica’s clean energy solution, companies can go green and start saving from day one. In early October 2017, after a quick three day installation per site, four of KFC’s Port … [Read more...] about Fast Food Goes Green

I come from the ‘Land of Solar’

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I come from the 'Land of Solar' At the office we have finally realised that having Solar Panels on the roof and generating our own electricity is a little bit addictive - so our number of panels and inverters installed has increased somewhat as we take full advantage of this wonderful windfall of 'basically free' electricity. So happy are we (http://straton.co.za) in fact that I penned this little ditty (with the help of a couple of Australian fellows!): "I come from a land full of … [Read more...] about I come from the ‘Land of Solar’

#justsaying – Make sure you support businesses that subscribe to the ethos of renewable energy

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#justsaying When you are next in St Francis make sure you support businesses that subscribe to the ethos of renewable energy. These solar panels are on the Quaysyde Sports Centre. Try Straton Solar. #straton #solar #stfrancisbay #mype - Taken by the Editor whilst wandering aimlessly about pretending to be in the know. … [Read more...] about #justsaying – Make sure you support businesses that subscribe to the ethos of renewable energy