Solar Energy Africa to Give Practical Take on Renewable Energy on the Continent
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We are providing a very practical take on how solar works, what has happened on the continent so far and what investment opportunities are available,” says Lindiwe Nkosi, project director of the event.Solar energy not only will guarantee nights with lights in hospitals or better quality of service in rural Africa, it will create jobs and bring about a better living standard for all.” Pick n Pay’s solar success According to the Solar Energy Africa director the event also looks at how IPPs (Independent Power Producers) and municipalities can play an effective role within this growing energy sector.At the SABS the standardisation of solar is explained and then we visit two businesses, Reutech Renewables and a Pick ‘n Pay store, where we learn how they have implemented solar in their businesses.” African Development Bank loan to Eskom Recently the commercial solar industry in South Africa received a great boost when Public Enterprises Minister Gigaba announced that the African Development Bank had approved the loan of $365 million to Eskom.The minister said during his budget speech in Parliament that Eskom had received this as part of its renewable energy project build programme in line with the IRP.At the SABS the standardisation of solar is explained and then we visit two businesses, Reutech Renewables and a Pick ‘n Pay store, where we learn how they have implemented solar in their businesses.”African Development Bank loan to EskomRecently the commercial solar industry in South Africa received a great boost when Public Enterprises Minister Gigaba announced that the African Development Bank had approved the loan of $365 million to Eskom.