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Photovoltaic brackets exported to South Africa

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Collectively, South Africa imported $2.5 billion (R47 billion) worth of solar panels, lithium-ion batteries and inverters, compared to $1.7 billion (R32 billion) in the whole of 2022.

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6 FAQs about [Photovoltaic brackets exported to South Africa]

How many solar PV plants are there in South Africa?

Currently, there are only three solar PV manufacturing and assembly plants. They are ARTSolar in KwaZulu-Natal and Seraphim in the Eastern Cape, while the third is Ener-G-Africa in the Western Cape, which has a different target market, supplying small solar panels.

Why is South Africa imposing a 10% import tariff on solar panels?

The International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (ITAC) has imposed a 10% import tariff on solar panels to protect local manufacturers, attract investment, and deepen the value chain. The South African Photovoltaic Industry Association has questioned the lack of formal industry engagement, calling the timing “not ideal.”

Are solar panels going down in South Africa?

If one considers that the prices of solar panels have also declined by roughly half compared to last year, the difference in the volume of solar panels that have come through customs should be even more substantial. Some solar installers in South Africa saw orders drop by 70–80% in October 2023.

How did South Africa's solar panel imports change between January & August 2023?

This dropped off slightly to R3.19 billion in June 2023 before sliding to R2.78 billion by July 2023. By August 2023, the value plunged to less than half the previous month — R1.15 billion. The graph below shows how South Africa’s solar panel imports changed between January and August 2023.

How many rooftop solar installations are there in South Africa?

Eskom estimated in its latest Weekly System Status report that there are 5,412 MW of private rooftop solar installed in South Africa. The report showed that private companies and households installed over 2,400 MW of rooftop solar in the past year.

What does South Africa's president say about rooftop solar?

In a speech, South Africa’s president Cyril Ramaphosa announced a feed-in-tariff for rooftop solar. South Africa’s government has unveiled a raft of measures to bolster the deployment of renewables in the country as it responds to a growing energy crisis.

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