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Nidec is implementing new projects in Sweden and Germany and gaining a foothold in the Czech Republic.
Energy storage

Nidec: mass production starting in 2025

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Nidec Energy develops integrated battery storage solutions and environmentally friendly products. Mass production will start in 2025, with more than 8 GWh per year of battery block modules and solutions to be produced from 2027.

Battery storage

Nidec supports power grid at a gold mine in South Africa

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The installation of the company-owned Battery Energy Storage Systems will save over 200 tonnes of CO2 per cycle of 120 megawatt hours.

Africa can leapfrog to a renewable and reliable energy future and increase energy access
New report Wärtsilä

Lay foundations for Africa’s clean energy future

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The climate change conference COP27 offers a unique opportunity to increase energy access and lay the foundations for decarbonisation across Africa, but wealthy nations must deliver on their climate finance pledges to unlock the continent’s potential, according to a new report.

German project developer Abo Wind is expanding its solar activities in South Africa.
 Financing

Abo Wind sells two 100 megawatt solar projects in South Africa

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Project developer Abo Wind has sold two South African solar projects, each with a capacity of 100 megawatts. The buyer, South African Sola Group, has already signed a private power purchase agreement (PPA) for the projects with mine operator Tronox.

Wholesale:

Krannich Solar continues on its growth trajectory

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Photovoltaic wholesaler Krannich Solar announced yesterday that it is continuing to grow and in doing so establishes subsidiaries in China, Romania, Hungary, Australia and the USA.

Upon completion of the transaction, Segen will be a subsidiary of Labora.
PV distribution:

Parent company of City Electrical Factors acquires Segen Group Limited

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The proposed acquisition of photovoltaic systems distributor Segen achieves City Electrical Factors' goal of expanding its renewable energy business.

With a diverse range of attachments, the Avant loader vehicles can be very versatile in their deployment.
PV cleaning:

SunBrush mobil and Avant SA establish sales office in South Africa

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SunBrush mobil cleaning equipment with the matching loader vehicles from Avant will now be available to solar park operators in South Africa and Namibia: the company for solar cleaning equipment has opened a joint service and sales location in Western Cape with the South African sales partner Avant SA.

The scope of the mobility solutions discussed at Smarter Mobility Africa this year will range from walking and cycling, public transport, electric vehicles all the way to mobility as a service.
Smarter Mobility Africa:

Taxi industry part of discussions on public transport and e-mobility

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South Africa’s taxi industry will be well-represented during discussions on Gauteng’s plans for an integrated or single ticketing transport system. This topic will be just one of many during the third edition of Smarter Mobility Africa from 5–7 October 2021.

STI Norland solar trackers represented an accumulated power of 8.4 gigawatts worldwide.
Solar trackers:

STI Norland becomes the world’s 5th solar tracker supplier

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STI Norland, manufacturer of tracking systems, has established itself as a major supplier in Latin America, doubling its market share from 17% to 35%.

Arising from the South African Government’s Renewable Energy Independent Power Producers Procurement Programme (REIPPPP), Droogfontein Solar Power supplies Eskom with 85,458 MWh per year.
South Africa:

Three more solar parks totalling 250MW now fully operational

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UNITY SCADA and PPC are managing three more South African solar plants that are a part of the government’s Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme.

South Africa is the largest solar market in Africa and with a large growth potential.
International cooperation:

SolarPower Europe cooperates with South African PV Industry Association

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SolarPower Europe and the South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation and explore new business opportunities.

Managing Director Chad Andrews wants to continue LAPP’s growth in Southern Africa.

Lapp expands business in South Africa

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Maximum service and strong partnerships are important success factors of Lapp’s growing solar business in South Africa. An adventure tour discovering Africa’s future energy supply (part 2).

Lapp cables defy the harshest of conditions and therefore help in the construction of the most state-of-the-art solar units in Africa according to the company.

Facing the sun in South Africa

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High-quality cables and connection solutions from Lapp help to withstand the extreme conditions for solar systems in South Africa according to the company. An adventure tour discovering Africa’s future energy supply (part 1).