The Astron Energy Refinery
We have installed and operate an onsite reverse osmosis unit that purifies the water to the level required for use in the refinery. We also have a programme in place to reduce the amount of water released to
View DetailsEstimated South African rooftop solar PV capacity increased41 from 983MW in March 2022 to 4,4GW in June 2023, an increase of 349 percent.42 These figures need to be reconciled with those collected by SAPVIA. There is likely to be some overlap of solar PV imports across large and SSEG installations.43
One option being considered is to use the Sapref Refinery (170,000 bpd) site in Durban, which has been shut since 2022 due to severe flood damage. The Central Energy Fund (CEF), a state institution tasked with ensuring that South Africa's energy needs are met, acquired the Sapref Refinery for a symbolic dollar last year from Shell and BP.
For South Africa to meet its nationally determined contributions by 2050 it will have to install an estimated 89GW of solar PV by 2050, a net increase of over 83GW relative to what has already been installed.49
Over 120 retailers are well-established in the South African market, predominantly supplying imported componentry. By contrast there are a limited number of dedicated solar PV domestic manufacturers, between 30 and 40, often supplying a limited proportion of the domestic market.
We have installed and operate an onsite reverse osmosis unit that purifies the water to the level required for use in the refinery. We also have a programme in place to reduce the amount of water released to
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rooftop PV is a reality in South Africa. As long as there is no official or effective SSEG2 registration process for low-voltage connected customers in place, uncertainty about these numbers will remain.
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According to Dr Lardo Stander, the chief economist at City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality, and a past president of the South African Association for Energy Economics, Pretoria is
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It analyses the growth of renewable energy technologies, such as wind power and solar photovoltaic (PV), highlighting the key milestones, challenges, and opportunities.
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Take a look at some of our recent projects, showcasing our commitment to delivering cutting-edge energy systems that prioritize efficiency and sustainability.
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Integrate South African and EU solar PV value chains, reinforcing the respective solar PV industries in both markets and creating valuable partnerships to combat climate change and diversify the global
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Finally, up to 20 to 30% energy share of variable renewable energies (wind and solar PV) for the whole country will not increase short-term (15 min) gradients or ramps significantly if there is a balanced
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The feasibility of a mega refinery in South Africa remains largely hypothetical, and no location has been decided upon. One option being considered is to use the Sapref Refinery (170,000
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