Working Groups

Our working groups bring together the best specialists in their respective areas. Each working group examines key issues, shares best practice and suggests improved approaches to build and enhance their specialist area for the benefit of the whole solar PV industry.

The working groups are made up of a number of individuals who have volunteered to share specialist knowledge and expertise. Meeting regularly, members are able to make valuable connections as well as provide SAPVIA with an invaluable resource from which we can pull expertise when we consider specific issues and themes.

If you would like to join any of our Working Groups please contact Lineo Masopha on: lineo@sapvia.org.za

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Grid Access

The Grid Access has been established for the purpose of addressing matters related to grid connections. 

The working group is tasked to work with government, the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA), Eskom and local municipalities to promote viable and sustainable grid access for Wind and PV plants – specifically focusing on the large-scale (REIPPPP) market segment, as well as other RE market segments as required.

Skills for PV

This working group will focus on skills development for capacity development. Looking at scarce skills and opportunities to create a suitably qualified workforce in solar PV.

This working group will focus on skills development for capacity development. Looking at scarce skills and opportunities to create a suitably qualified workforce in solar PV.

Distributed Generation

The Distributed Generation Working Group is focused on driving industry quality and market access for all stakeholders, particularly the end user. 

In so doing, the group is tasked to work with government, local municipalities and other relevant stakeholders such as Eskom and NERSA, in the creation of a viable and sustainable embedded PV market in South Africa. In addition, the group driving industry quality and that international best practices are implemented in the market.

Manufacturing

The Manufacturing Working Group should be made up of local manufacturers, OEMs, and component distributers.

The MWG should focus on specific issues that relate to the development of local PV value-chains, and to contribute to a meaningful definition and position of local content as it relates to the REIPPPP and other government-led procurement programmes.

Environment

This Group is to proactively engage with national / provincial authorities and stakeholders on environmental aspects of solar and wind energy development.

The Group exists to support the development and sustainability of the solar and wind energy industries in South Africa through proactive engagement with key Government, NGO, civil society and business stakeholders on matters of policy development, legislation and regulation. 

Market Segment
System Size
Total Capacity
Residential
0 - 30 kWp
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Commercial and Industrial (C&I) - SSEG
30kWp - 1MWp
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C&I Large Scale and utility scale
1MWP - 50MWp
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Utility Scale
> 50MWp
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TOTAL
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