Articles written by Bryan Groenendaal, Green Building Africa

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A brighter future for South African solar Blackouts, debt, and corruption allegations have plagued South Africa’s energy sector in recent years but the formation of a new “government of national unity” could prove positive for solar and the wider renewables industry.
Bryan Groenendaal, Green Building Africa
Aug 12, 2024
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Blackouts trigger a PV pivot Decades of mismanagement have eroded trust in South Africa’s state-owned energy utility, Eskom. Last year, households and businesses suffered daily blackouts of up to 10 hours, or even longer. Solar and battery energy storage are booming but a domestic PV manufacturing industry has yet to materialize.
Bryan Groenendaal, Green Building Africa
Feb 08, 2024
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South African agrivoltaics lack spark The farming sector in South Africa depends on Eskom to power irrigation and other operations but the state-owned utility is not delivering. This year, the country has faced daily blackouts of up to 10 hours or more. For farmers, securing reliable energy is a higher priority than experimenting with agrivoltaics.
Bryan Groenendaal, Green Building Africa
Oct 11, 2023
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Applications & Installations
TeraSun Energy announces US$63.2 million investment in 50MW Namibian solar plant Natura Energy subsidiary, TeraSun Energy, has announced a N$900 million (US$63.2 million) investment in a 50MW solar plant in Arandis, western Namibia.
Bryan Groenendaal, Green Building Africa
Jul 02, 2019