Featured Company: Cape Solace (Pty) Ltd

Read about who’s who in the Industry: Cape Solace is a company that provides high-quality and fully compliant solar solutions to residential, commercial, and agricultural clients. Cape Solace serves clients across the entire Western Cape with its biggest focus on Cape Town and surrounding areas. Cape Solace makes it possible for people, farms, & businesses to align and integrate with the best smart technology and renewable energy solutions that South Africa has to offer.

Cape Solace

 


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Featured Tender: Design, Supply, Installation and Commissioning of Solar Photovoltaic Generation Plants

Kenya – DTA 988059

Contract Number:

KE-KPLC-371792-CW-RFB – Kenya Power and Lighting Company PLC

Description:

Loan No. /Credit No. / Grant No.: IDA-61350: The Government of the Republic of Kenya has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Kenya Off-Grid Solar Access Project for Underserved Counties , and intends to apply part of the proceeds toward payments under the Contract for the Design, Supply, Installation and Commissioning of Solar Photovoltaic Generation Plants with Associated Power Distribution Network (Mini-Grids) in Mandera, Wajir, Garissa, Tana River, Lamu, Narok, Kilifi and Kwale Counties in Kenya with 7 years O&M Services,. For this contract, the Borrower shall process the payments using the Direct Payment disbursement method, as defined in the World Bank’s Disbursement Guidelines for Investment Project Financing, except for those payments, which the contract provides to be made through letter of credit The Kenya Power and Lighting Company PLC now invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for: KE-KPLC371792-CW-RFB: Design, Supply, Installation and Commissioning of Solar Photovoltaic Generation Plants with Associated Power Distribution Network (Mini-Grids) in Mandera, Wajir, Garissa, Tana River, Lamu, Narok, Kilifi and Kwale Counties in Kenya with 7 years O&M Services

Category Industry
Consultants, Alternate Energy Power Grid
Region Site Inspection
Kenya 2023-09-12 9:00 AM
Closing Date Contract Period
17 October 2023 at 10:00 (Local Time) No Details

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Featured Project: Buffels Solar 1

North West – PPA 18205

Description
Construction of the Buffels Solar 1 Solar Energy Facility, North West Province on portion 5 of the farm Hartebeesfontein 422 IP. This Solar facility will have a generating capacity of up to 100Mw. BID WINDOW 6. The exact co-ordinates are currently not available however the approximate area of location is -27.4698298, 29.6346086

 

Status Region
Awarded Hartbeesfontein
Category Value
Infrastructure Unknown At This Stage
Industry Timing
Power Grid 2019 onwards.
Sector Class
Private Invited / Negotiated / Turnkey

 


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About Minnie Zondi

I am an insanely optimistic ambivert that does everything from the heart instead of the mind. Deeply interested in people and matters that pertain to mankind.

Infographic: How do Solar Panels Work

With Loadshedding in full swing, and with summer around the corner, now couldn’t be a better time to make the switch to solar. After all, sunshine is a renewable source of energy that won’t be running out anytime soon. And it’s freely available.

Although the initial cost of solar in South Africa is pricey you can expect a return on your investment on average within 7 years and it is a positive differentiator when selling property.

The question is, how does solar power work? Understanding how solar energy works can give you an even greater appreciation for the benefits that this system offers. So, here’s a look at how solar power works.

 


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Featured Tender: Procurement of 3000 X 2.0 kWac Grid-Tie Roof-Mounted Solar Photovoltaic Kits

Mauritius – DTA 932496

Contract Number:

CPB/44/2022 – Central Electricity Board

Description:

The Central Electricity Board (CEB) is inviting bids from eligible and qualified bidders through the Government e-Procurement System for the Procurement of 3000 X 2.0 kWac Grid-Tie Roof-Mounted Solar Photovoltaic Kits in the Republic of Mauritius.

Category Industry
Alternate Energy Institutional & Power Grid
Region Site Inspection
Mauritius No Details
Closing Date Contract Period
18 October 2022 at 13:30 (Local Time) No Details

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Solar Cities

In 1839, Alexandre Edmond Becquerel discovered electricity could be generated by sunlight. He claimed that “Shining light on an electrode submerged in a conductive solution would create an electric current.” Solar energy is now utilized and recognized all over the world.

Solar cities would be very beneficial in South Africa due to our current restraints with Eskom and the load shedding each one of us has had to endure on and off for the past 12 years. Solar Energy is free and being a third world County, this would be viable and It would be great not having to depend on Eskom for electricity.  Utilizing Solar panels will save you money and reduce your lights account.

Many South African are currently utilizing solar energy to power the following:

  • Watches
  • Calculators
  • Lighting
  • Water pumps
  • Water heaters

Solar energy hold’s the most potential in South Africa due to the fact that we receive a large amount of radioactive energy. Solar Energy is renewable, meaning we will never run out of sunshine. Wind energy could also be unitized in South Africa, especially around our coastal areas.

Counties that make the most use of Solar power would be:

  • China
  • United States of America
  • Japan
  • Germany
  • India
  • Italy
  • United Kingdom
  • Australia

The initial cost of setting up a solar running house or city is at a high rate, however, the saving, in the long run, is thousands of rand.

Sources:
Feedspot
Google
HomeInsulations


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Why be Revolutionary?

 

Leads 2 Business : Alternative Energy

 

I have enjoyed music all my life. There is no doubt that it plays an integral part of who I am. I enjoy anything from classical to rock to indie to reggae to alternative. In my choice alone, some would consider me a little unconventional. But that isn’t where it ends. I enjoy (exceptional) tattoos and consider it wearable art. Perhaps a little nonconformist I hear you say? Not to mention I like the idea of eco houses, container housing and other non standard building methods. Just because it is different, it doesn’t mean it is wrong. In fact, sometimes different can be exceptionally right.

I think most South Africans have gotten a good few picnic dinners with candles of late. Some relish the opportunity to ‘unplug’ from life and make the most of quality time with loved ones, while others lament lost time and money and the effect it is having on the economy.  I am fairly certain that Companies retailing solar panels, solar geysers and lights as well as generators thank Eskom profusely for their increase in revenue. Flipping a switch to only find yourself still standing in the dark, in winter especially, definitely brings you to looking at alternative methods of getting things done and wondering how long we, as a nation, can continue on this (dark) road.

 

We all know that our amazing nation has an abundance of natural resources. So why not utilise them? Enter the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement (try say that fast five times over) aka REIPPP.  Say what? Well, the IPP procurement programme has been designed to contribute towards the target of 3725 Megawatts and socio economic and environmentally sustainable growth as well as to stimulate the renewable industry in South Africa.

 

The qualifying technologies in this programme are:

  • onshore wind
  • concentrated solar thermal
  • solar photovoltaic
  • biomass solid
  • biogas
  • landfill gas
  • small hydro

 

According to The Guardian ‘South Africa has been quietly creating one of the world’s most progressive alternative energy plans. Solar, biomass and wind energy systems are popping up all over the country and feeding clean energy into the strained electrical grid’. It seems that South Africa is taking revolutionary leaps forward in implementing clean energy solutions, but it also has the general view that it should be closely monitored.

The REIPP have recently added to their renewable projects currently underway in South Africa.  Some of these include:

 

Wind

  • Construction of the 140MW Roggeveld Wind Farm. The wind farm will be situated on farms surrounding Sutherland, in the Northern Cape. This forms part of the Window 4 of the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement REIPPP programme.
  • Construction of the 117MW Golden Valley Wind Farm located outside Cookhouse, in the Eastern Cape Province. This forms part of the Window 4 of the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement (REIPPP) programme.
  • Construction of the Riverbank Wind Energy Facility: Phase 1 entails the construction and operation of a wind energy facility and associated infrastructure. This is also known as the Wesley-Ciskei (33 MW) which forms part of the Window 4 of the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement REIPPP programme.

 

Biomass

  • Construction of a 25M biomass-to-power plant, known as Ngodwana Biomass Power Project, located at Sappi’s Ngodwana mill, outside Nelspruit in the Mpumalanga Province. This forms part of the Window 4 of the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement REIPPP programme.

 

Solar Photovoltaic

  •  Construction of the 40MW Aggeneys Solar Photovoltaic (PV) energy facility located outside Aggeneys, in the Northern Cape Province. This forms part of the Window 4 of the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement (REIPPP) programme.
  • Construction of the 75MW Konkoonsies 2 Solar Photovoltaic (PV) energy facility located near Upington, in the Northern Cape Province. This forms part of the Window 4 of the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement (REIPPP) programme.
  • Construction of the 75MW Dyason’s Klip 1 Solar Photovoltaic (PV) energy facility located near Upington, in the Northern Cape Province. This forms part of the Window 4 of the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement (REIPPP) programme.
  • Construction of the 75MW Dyason’s Klip 2 Solar Photovoltaic (PV) energy facility near Upington, in the Northern Cape Province. This forms part of the Window 4 of the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement (REIPPP) programme.
  • Construction of the 75 MW Droogfontein 2 solar photovoltaic (PV) plant and all associated infrastructure on the Farm Droogfontein, in Kimberley, Northern Cape Province. This forms part of the Window 4 of the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement (REIPPP) programme.
  • Construction of the 82.5MW Pulida solar photovoltaic park. The planned capacity will be 82.5 MWp DC – 75 mw ac and will be located on remainder portion of farm Klipdrift 20, Letsemeng local municipality, Xhariep district municipality, Free State province. This forms part of the REIPPP – Window 3 Projects.
  • Construction of the 75MW Sirus Solar Photovoltaic (PV) energy facility. The facility will be situated approximately 20km southwest of Upington, in the Northern Cape. This forms part of the Window 4 of the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement (REIPPP) programme.

 

Hydro

  • Construction of the 5MW Kruisvallei Hydo located near Bethlehem, in the Free State Province. This forms part of the Window 4 of the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement (REIPPP) programme.

 

I have heard the expression that ‘it’s never too late’ to start something. In the case of Eskom, I am sure some feel like they may be testing the boundaries of this expression. The point though, is that something is being done. Something quite revolutionary at that! So I for one, want to keep an eye on the array of projects to keep up to date with South Africa’s progressive steps toward creating clean energy for our overworked grid. I also think that it is maybe time that I start figuring out how to be part of doing something idiosyncratic in my nation instead of being part of the problem.  #Justsaying

 

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