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CONSERVING WATER ONE PANEL AT A TIME
March 2023, De Aar Solar Power. De Aar Solar Power joins the country in celebrating ‘World Water Day’ this month as it takes a lead in conserving this scarce resource. Having pioneered and implemented ambitious water saving techniques, this solar plant is proud to have served as an example to other renewable energy projects across
LOCAL TYRE COMPANY RECEIVES SUPPORT
March 2023, De Aar Solar Power. A local De Aar-based tyre fitment and repair enterprise, Berreng Tyres, is receiving support from De Aar Solar Power, as part of its Enterprise Development accelerator programme. As a result of this assistance, which will extend over a three-year period, the company has received equipment and infrastructure that is
MATRIC CENTRE IN BOCHUM, CELEBRATES 81% PASS RATE
February 2023, Soutpan Solar Power. Over 81% of learners attending a community Matric Centre based at Marumofase Secondary School in Indermark, are celebrating their successful 2022 Matric results. 106 keen learners dedicated extra time and effort to participate in this academic support programme, focused on assisting them achieve improved results that will enable them to
LEARNERS CELEBRATE READ ALOUD DAY!
February 2023, Jeffreys Bay Wind Farm. Joszelle Baard, Reading Assistant at a small Patensie-based farm school, Quagga Primary, chose “Sirkus op die plaas” to read to her group of young learners, in celebration of ‘World Read Aloud Day’, as the story is very relatable for children that are familiar with farm life. This annual event
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS JOIN THE DOTS
February 2023, Klipheuwel Wind Farm. In mid-January a group of 13 international students studying Aerospace, Electrical, and Computer Engineering at the Grainger College of Engineering, part of the University of Illinois, United States of America, visited Klipheuwel Wind Farm in Caledon. The tour was organised as an opportunity for these keen minds to observe the
SMALL YOUTH AGRI CO-OP GETS LIVESTOCK BOOST
January 2023, Droogfontein Solar Power. As a way of stimulating local economic activity, a small agricultural co-operative, owned by six young emerging farmers, is receiving business development mentorship and funding aimed at establishing a more sustainable entity. After originally setting up their co-op up to develop crops, Riverfresh Crop Primary Co-Op has since been able
BIODIVERSITY SUCCESS OF SOLAR PV PLANTS
January 2023. Solar PV, along with other renewable energy power technologies, is acknowledged for producing no greenhouse gasses during power generation, as one of its many benefits. Globeleq South Africa Management Services have, however, set about further reducing the environmental impact of their six solar plants through various biodiversity interventions. “We have implemented a number
GLOBELEQ COMPLETES $71 MILLION RESTRUCTURING OF SOUTPAN SOLAR PLANT FINANCING
23 January 2023. Globeleq, the leading independent power company in Africa, has completed a $71 million (ZAR1.2 billion) senior debt restructuring of its 31 MW Soutpan Solar Power (Pty) Ltd (“Soutpan”) plant in Limpopo Province, one of the first solar power plants built under South Africa’s Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement programme. By lowering
TWO NEW LEARNERS AWARDED AGRI-BURSARIES
January 2023, Jeffreys Bay Wind Farm. Two high school learners from the communities of Humansdorp and Patensie, have been selected to receive bursaries to attend Marlow Agricultural High School in Cradock and will begin their studies this week. This forms part of an agricultural bursary programme aimed at providing financial support to promising young high-school
MAKING A DIFFERENCE ON SITE & IN THE COMMUNITY
January 2023, Boshof Solar Power. Jacob Mbiza, the site manager at Boshof Solar Power is driven by more than just his role in producing clean renewable energy, he finds great job satisfaction in making a positive impact in the lives of those working alongside him, as well as in the surrounding communities, which directly benefit
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