Eaton introduces xStorage Home, maximising off-grid energy in South Africa
By Staff Writer 20 May 2020Power management company Eaton has introduced xStorage Home to the South African market. FULL STORY >
Entry for 2020 Sasol Solar Challenge opens, now with secret routes, shorter loops, new towns and sponsors
By Staff Writer 25 September 2019The 2020 edition is now officially open for entries and this year boasts some interesting changes. FULL STORY >
Dell EMC digitalises the Boks for Books initiative for the first time, in Soweto
By Press Release 3 September 2018Dell, together with the Springboks, has launched the first of its Boks for Books initiatives, at its solar learning lab in Soweto. FULL STORY >
Solar power used to enable Learning Labs
By Ryan Noik 24 October 2017The recent launch of Dell’s Learning Labs in Diepsloot combines renewable energy, community involvement and an innovative approach to bringing technology to disadvantaged areas. FULL STORY >
Why your most valuable energy source might be your parking lot
By Opinion 10 October 2017The world is in dire need of sustainable and environmentally friendly solutions – and solar energy is the light at the end of the tunnel. FULL STORY >
TomTom announces sponsorship of Nuon Solar Team
By Press Release 20 September 2016TomTom has announced support of the Technical University Delft-based team in the Sasol Solar Challenge. FULL STORY >
The Solar Impulse 2 airplane has completed its flight around the world
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 26 July 2016A little over one year since it set off from Abu Dhabi, the Solar Impulse 2 has completed its flight around the world, powered solely by the sun. FULL STORY >
Facebook's solar powered Aquila airplane takes to the skies
By Staff Writer 22 July 2016As part of its initiative to connect people in remote locations to the internet, Facebook's Connectivity Lab completed its first full scale test for the solar powered Aquila airplane. FULL STORY >
Dell unveils ninth solar-powered classroom at Waverley Girls’ High
By Press Release 6 July 2016Dell has announced the opening of its ninth solar-powered Learning Lab in South Africa at Waverley Girls’ High. The opening of the solar-powered Learning Lab at Waverley Girls’ High will provide world-class technology and... FULL STORY >
Apple forms subsidiary called Apple Energy with view to sell surplus solar power
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 10 June 2016With a view to sell surplus solar power it generates at its solar farms in Cupertino, Apple forms a subsidiary called Apple Energy. FULL STORY >
Funding and utility connection – two challenges to the uptake of solar power
By Staff Writer 3 August 2015Given the current power challenges in South Africa, as well as a growing trend toward solutions for sustainable electricity, solar technology as a source of energy supply has become a hot topic, particularly for... FULL STORY >
Trina Solar advises off-grid rural electrification is pivotal in the economic growth and development of South Africa
By Staff Writer 31 July 2015Trina Solar Limited reported that solar has become a sustainable option for rural and remote areas due to the current South African power problems. FULL STORY >
Schneider Electric aims to bring portable power to the people
By Staff Writer 1 July 2015Schneider Electric is commercialising its solar powered portable LED lamps with mobile phone charger, the Mobiya TS 120S, to offer reliable and affordable products to people living without electricity access. FULL STORY >
Ambit Technology’s solar powered classrooms to ensure sustainable e-learning for the future
By Staff Writer 19 June 2015The South African technology company Ambit’s innovative solar powered classroom is poised to provide “off-grid” electricity and connectivity to rural classrooms and help teachers overcome the... FULL STORY >
Power that never cuts
By Staff Writer 26 May 2015In the wake of months of power outages from load shedding, many South Africans are exploring alternative energy sources as a means to keep the lights on. FULL STORY >
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