South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA) welcomes the recognition of the success of the Renewable Energy IPP Procurement Programme (REIPPP) by Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa at WEF 2016 in Davos and of the potential contribution that the private sector can play in bringing price and cost efficiencies into South Africa’s electricity supply industry.
We believe that the innovation shown by the RE sector is one that will assist in bringing tangible socio-economic benefits to South African residential, commercial and industrial users going forward. South African Photovoltaic Industry Association will highlight many of those good news stories and innovative ideas to Government and municipal stakeholders over the next weeks and months.
However, this industry and the gains that have been achieved are currently under threat from the reckless behavior of Eskom and its flagrant disregard to support South Africa’s stated energy policy confirmed by the President and the Minister of Energy in recent months.
SAPVIA would appreciate the opportunity to speak directly to the Deputy President on these matters and to assist in making South Africa an investment destination again.
The South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA) consists of key players in South Africa’s photovoltaic market who have the knowledge, experience, initiative and determination to drive the growth of the industry.
The association aims to represent the PV industry before provincial and national authRenewable Energy IPP Procurement Programmeorities, as well as government, to promote a higher penetration of the technology, and to advise key decision makers on the most adequate policies to develop a sustainable PV market.
SAPVIA represents the PV industry towards Government at Provincial and National level, Informing its Members on the latest legislative developments, Anticipating legislation having a potential impact on the sector, Advising key decision-makers on the most adequate policies to develop a sustainable PV market, Mobilising the sector via working groups and workshops to define clear positions on political, technical and economic issues, Promoting a higher penetration of the technology, Facilitating business-to-business contacts among industry stakeholders, Supporting national organisations in achieving their local objectives, Organising conferences where solar electricity has strong potential and requires additional support.
