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Of 87 206 solar geysers procured, only 61 000 were delivered, and fewer than 3 200 were installed.(Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)
AUDITOR GENERAL

Solar stuck where sun don’t shine: State spends R289m to store solar water heaters

The national solar water heater programme is set to take off once again this year, but meanwhile the government is spending millions on storing heaters that have yet to be…

  • Thando Maeko
5 min read
The transfer of Eskom’s transmission assets appears to be a sticking point.
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Eskom hands over the reins of solar power geyser initiative

The utility’s rebate project failed to reach its target for the installation of solar systems, and the energy department will now run the initiative.

  • Staff Reporter
4 min read
Bahraini protester’s death sparks riot
EAST LONDON

Solar company left out in the cold

A once promising geyser manufacturer is under pressure and faces closure following funding cuts.

  • Khanyi Ndabeni
4 min read
Turning up the heat through solar power
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Turning up the heat through solar power

The mass roll-out of solar water heaters in low income communities needs to be accompanied by consultation.

  • Fiona Macleod
2 min read
ENERGY SAVING

Three cities put the sunny side up

Municipalities want to roll out solar. Big time. Kevin Davie reports.

  • Kevin Davie
5 min read