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 >
Umbra launches Kickstarter with stunning trailer
By Ryan Noik 15 May 2015Here’s yet another role playing game you may want to watch out for, as SolarFall Games launched its Kickstarter campaign with what is a beautiful and alluring trailer for a CryEngine3-based action-RPG called Umbra. FULL STORY >
Local companies reflect on Tesla Powerwall
By Staff Writer 8 May 2015With news of Tesla's Powerwall dominating the scene, we asked a number of local renewable energy players what they think of this new solution, and what its potential impact in SA could be. FULL STORY >
Powertech System Integrators Launches Solar Rooftop PV Solution for SA Corporates
By Staff Writer 24 April 2015Powertech System Integrators introduced a fully funded, off balance sheet solar rooftop photovoltaic (PV) solution for South Africa’s rapidly expanding renewable energy sector. FULL STORY >
USAID South Africa powered by the sun
By Staff Writer 23 April 2015Solar4Africa selected Solarcentury in South Africa to deliver the solar project for USAID FULL STORY >
Missed the solar eclipse? Now you can catch up
By Ryan Noik 25 March 2015Two pieces of footage of last week's solar eclipse have emerged that space-geeks can consider a must watch. FULL STORY >
Solar powered plane attempting first ever round-the-world trip
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 10 March 2015Having departed from Abu Dhabi yesterday, the Solar Impulse 2 plane is attempting to travel around the world using only the power of the Sun. FULL STORY >
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