African company WiSolar is preparing to generate new job opportunities in South Africa in order to reduce continuing unemployment in the region and to stimulate residential solar installation.

Scatec Solar and partners have grid connected and started commercial operation of the third 86 MW solar plant in Upington, South Africa, completing the 258 MW Upington solar power complex.

Engie has announced the commercial start-up of a 100 MW concentrated thermodynamic solar power plant (CSP) with parabolic trough technology and molten salt storage system at Kathu in South Africa.

Enel Green Power has awarded Vestas an order for the 148 MW South African Oyster Bay project, marking a positive re-start of the South African wind market.