Industrial solar installations – dos and don’ts for facilities managers
The below guide highlights 5 dos and don’ts for facilities managers to ensure that the procurement of solar is an effortless one.
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How solar for mines helps to reduce operational costs and achieve a lower carbon footprint
Mining facilities that typically rely on diesel electricity can use a solar microgrid to reduce the overall cost of energy, increase energy resiliency, thus ensuring control of their energy and power requirements.
Is solar energy suitable for my business?
you might be wondering if solar PV is relevant for your business. It is worth considering that various factors affect the overall costs and tariffs of solar PV systems.
SOLA secures R400M to finance solar PV projects for Commercial and Industrial properties through Power Purchase Agreements
The SOLA Group has secured R400m in order to build commercial and industrial solar PV facilities across Southern Africa.
Achieving electricity cost reductions through energy storage
Energy storage represents the major opportunity for the electricity sector, but how affordable is it for business to adopt?
Solar for the FMCG Sector: Clean Energy Solutions that Work
FMCG is one of the largest drivers of the industrial sector in Africa, presenting a wealth of opportunity for manufacturers and distributors
3 Options to proof your commercial and industrial building from load shedding
Whether it is a backup generator, installing a solar PV system with a backup generator or battery, or going entirely off-grid, there are options for commercial and industrial buildings in South Africa
Salt River Secondary receives a solar system, thanks to Project 90 and SOLA
On 7 December, SOLA Future Energy was privileged to build a solar PV system for Salt River Secondary School in Cape Town. This was a culmination of SOLA’s involvement in the “Playing with Solar” project organised by Project 90 by 2030. The 3.96kWp solar system will save the school around R 8 200.00 on its […]
O&M service contracts 101: how to choose an O&M service provider
We’ve spoken previously about the value of obtaining O&M services for solar systems on commercial and industrial property. O&M is a key way of ensuring that solar plants perform optimally, reducing energy system downtime. Choosing the correct O&M service partner will help to provide essential services and personnel for the ongoing operation of the solar […]
5 FAQs about solar PPAs
In some of our previous posts, we’ve alluded to the benefits of a solar PPA: both as a way to provide more options for business owners wanting to go solar, and as a way of reducing costs in certain sectors. At this point, you may be convinced that solar finance is an affordable way to access […]