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Celebrating Excellence at the SAPVIA Solar Industry Awards

July 7, 2025
Wesley Palm

On 3 July 2025, the South African solar industry came together for…

Lumax Energy Turns 10 – Enter Our Client Photo Competition!

June 11, 2025
Wesley Palm

We’re celebrating 10 years of powering progress – and you’re invited to…

Cable Trays in Solar: The Backbone You Didn’t Know You Needed

May 13, 2025
Wesley Palm

In solar project planning, cables are often treated as an afterthought—until something…

Single Axis Trackers vs. Fixed Tilt Systems: Making the Right Choice for Your Solar Farms

October 15, 2024
Frans van Zyl

Choosing between single-axis trackers (SAT) and fixed-tilt systems is crucial when designing…

Choosing the Right Fasteners

September 10, 2024
Hannes Pienaar

Choosing the Right Fasteners for Rooftop PV Mounting: Addressing Corrosion and Longevity.…

Beyond the Panels

August 12, 2024
Frans van Zyl

The Environmental Impact of Solar Mounting Structures

Over Panelling Your Solar System

June 14, 2024
Frans van Zyl

Over Panelling refers to the total wattage of your combined panel output…

East-West vs North Facing Structures

June 14, 2024
Frans van Zyl

Whether you are looking to install six solar panels on your roof…

Navigating the Global Shipping Container Shortage and Red Sea Conflicts: Impacts on South Africa

June 11, 2024
Wesley Palm

The global shipping container shortage and geopolitical tensions in the Red Sea…

Solar Structures in Agriculture

May 28, 2024
Frans van Zyl

In the global quest for renewable energy, innovative solutions are emerging that…