An often-overlooked reality about solar systems is that they do not produce the same output throughout the year. Seasonal fluctuations are normal, but performance should still align with the system's design.

Affordable and renewable energy is shaping the 21st century. South Africans know this from experience. Responding to severe electricity shortages, a massive boom in renewable energy legislation, deployment, and adoption rapidly shifted the country's energy future. These activities helped renewables globally surpass coal as the major source of electricity in 2025.

Trina Storage, a global energy storage solutions provider, has once again been named a BloombergNEF (BNEF) Tier 1 Energy Storage Supplier for Q2 2026, marking its tenth consecutive quarter on the prestigious global ranking since BNEF introduced its Energy Storage Tier 1 list in Q1 2024.

At 18 years old, rusted and thought beyond repair, the University of the Western Cape’s golf cart is now making headlines. A year after it was decommissioned, the cart was brought back to life as the university’s first shuttle powered entirely by renewable energy.

Southern African solar solutions provider SolarSaver, solar technology manufacturer Sigenergy, and distributor SIAAC have partnered to simplify the transition to renewable energy for businesses across Africa, cemented by a 100 MWh corporate agreement. This strategic alliance leverages SolarSaver's capex-free solar solutions, SIAAC's robust distribution network, and Sigenergy's advanced energy storage technology to offer businesses a seamless, managed solution and to address the urgent need for stable, sustainable commercial power.