Solar PV installations expected to recover strongly this year after marked decline

The South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA) is expecting the domestic market to recover this year to the record installation levels achieved two years ago, following a marked slowdown last year. CEO Dr Rethabile Melamu tells Engineering News that installations fell by more than 50% to about 1 GW in 2024/25, covering the period from April 1 to March 31, from 2.4 GW in 2023/24.