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Already Own Solar? Here's How to Turn Your System Into Working Capital
Sell your operating solar system to a specialist funder, keep the savings via a below-grid PPA, and free up working capital. Here's how SOLINK's sale-and-PPA refinancing model works — and why it means you never have to manage a solar plant again.
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10 July 2026
Section 12B / 12BA Solar Tax Allowance — Complete Guide for South African Businesses
Section 12B and the temporary 12BA solar tax allowance let South African businesses deduct the full cost of a solar PV asset from taxable income. Here's what qualifies, how the deduction works, and what changed after 12BA expired.
10 July 2026
NERSA Registration for Embedded Generation — A Step-by-Step Guide
Since Schedule 2 was amended in 2023, embedded generation projects up to any size no longer need a NERSA licence — but they still need to be registered. Here's the process, what's required, and the timelines to plan for.
10 July 2026
Solar PPAs Explained — What South African Businesses Need to Know
A Power Purchase Agreement lets a business consume solar power without owning the system. Here's how PPAs work in South Africa, what the tariff structure looks like, and the five clauses that make or break the deal.
10 July 2026
Understanding Eskom Demand Charges — and How Solar & BESS Reduce Them
For most C&I businesses, demand charges are 30–40% of the electricity bill and don't reduce with solar alone. Here's how demand charges work, why battery storage matters, and where the real savings live.
10 July 2026
CAA Glint & Glare Compliance — What Every Solar Developer Needs to Know
The South African Civil Aviation Authority requires a glint & glare assessment for any solar project within specified proximity to an airport or airstrip. Here's when it's required, what the assessment involves, and how to avoid costly redesigns.
10 July 2026
The Solar Feasibility Study Checklist — What a Real Assessment Should Cover
Before any commercial solar project is procured, a proper feasibility study must answer twelve questions. Here's the full checklist SOLINK uses on every feasibility assessment — and why skipping items is the #1 cause of project underperformance.
10 July 2026
Wheeled Energy Deals in South Africa — 2026 Market Update
Wheeling has moved from niche to mainstream in the South African C&I market. Here's what the 2026 landscape looks like — active IPPs, typical tariffs, deal structures, and the traps to avoid.
10 July 2026
Eskom Tariff Increase 2026 — What It Means for Commercial & Industrial Businesses
NERSA's 2026 tariff decision has landed. Here's what changed, what it means for C&I electricity bills through the year, and which businesses are most exposed.
15 May 2026
Why Going Directly to a Solar Installer Could Cost You More Than You Think
14 May 2026
Understanding Solar PPA Agreements in South Africa
8 May 2026
Volatile Electricity Costs Are Hurting Your Bottom Line — Here's How Businesses Are Locking In Savings
1 May 2026
Why Solar Installers May Cost More Than You Think
28 April 2026
How to Finance Your Commercial Solar Project in South Africa
3 April 2026
Solar vs the Wholesale Electricity Market: What South African Businesses Need to Know
18 February 2026
Renewable Energy Trends to Watch in Southern Africa in 2026
26 November 2025
Why a Proper Feasibility Analysis is the Key to Successful Renewable Energy Projects
26 November 2025
The Future of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in South Africa
26 November 2025
Challenges in Effectively Structuring Wheeled Energy Projects
15 May 2025