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?
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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 […]
When cost reduction is king: 3 sectors perfect for solar finance
If you’re in business in South Africa, you’re likely feeling the squeeze of a slow-growing economy. Whilst some sectors have been more affected than others, it is safe to say that cost reduction remains a top priority for most facilities managers in today’s economic environment. At significantly lower cost to coal-based power, solar PV is […]
Finance options for rooftop solar PV in Southern Africa
If your business is considering a solar PV system, chances are that you have looked at the advantages of the system in terms of the reduction of electricity acquired from the national grid and reduced carbon emissions, but the most important question will remain: how will a solar system save money for your business? Although […]
How to save through solar: 3 tips for commercial and industrial property managers
It’s long been known that managing commercial and industrial properties sustainably is not only about environmental, but also economic, sustainability. The good news is that for many facilities managers, managing properties sustainably can also deliver on their bottom line. One of the key areas of this is building electricity consumption – one of the largest […]
Installing solar on your commercial or industrial property? 6 questions you need to ask
Installing solar PV systems on commercial or industrial property has become a commonplace practice, given that property investors generally look at the long-term value of their assets. Since solar provides consistent, affordable and clean energy over a 25 year lifetime, it is not surprising that commercial and industrial properties are investing in solar. However, given […]