SOLA Group Builds SA's First Solar-and-Battery Energy Plant

Summary

SOLA Group has started building South Africa's first solar and battery wheeling plant. This new project will generate renewable energy and store it in batteries, allowing power to be sent directly to big companies like Sasol and Air Liquide. Wheeling means the energy produced can be moved through the grid to customers without needing traditional power plants. This initiative will help reduce reliance on fossil fuels and support cleaner energy use in heavy industries. It also shows progress towards more sustainable and reliable power sources in South Africa, which faces frequent energy shortages. The project combines solar power generation with battery storage, ensuring power can be supplied even when the sun is not shining.