A tsunami of cheap Chinese solar panels flooding Europe, an increasing taste for rooftop solar and a boom for small, medium and large-scale battery storage. These are the three strongest trends in solar energy as we move into the new year, as seen by Midsummer Executive VP Sven Lindström.
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Business insights, company profiles and industry analysis covering African markets, leadership, entrepreneurship and economic growth.
Sanjeev Mansotra and Planet One Group: Sustainability, Investment and Development Projects in Africa
Sanjeev Mansotra and Planet One Group are involved in solar energy, agriculture, mining and education projects across Africa, combining private investment with development-focused initiatives.
Deploying balancing power generation technologies could save €65 trillion by 2050, shows Wärtsilä’s global power system modelling
Wärtsilä report shows an area the size of Europe will need to be covered with renewable power to reach a clean energy future, without the integration of balancing power technologies
The Majority of People In The World’s Biggest Economies Fear They Have Just 5 Years Before Advancing Technology Makes Their Job Skills Obsolete – Global Labor Market Conference Research
The majority of workers in the world’s largest economies fear that advancing technology will make their job skills obsolete within five years, according to research from the Global Labor Market Conference. Learn more about the shifting landscape of work and the future of employment.
South African SMBs Confidently Chart Growth Amid Economic Uncertainties
South African SMBs are navigating economic uncertainties with confidence, focusing on growth opportunities and resilience. Explore how small and medium businesses are strategically positioning themselves for success in 2024.
Women Entrepreneurs in Focus as 2024 TWIBA Winners are Announced
The 2024 Tshwane Women in Business Awards (TWIBA) highlight the vital role of women entrepreneurs in driving economic growth and innovation in Tshwane. The awards celebrate women who are breaking barriers and empowering communities through leadership and entrepreneurship.
SOLA Group Reaches Major Milestone, Producing 1 Billion kWh of Clean Energy
SOLA Group achieves a major milestone by producing 1 billion kWh of clean energy ahead of schedule. This accomplishment marks a significant contribution to South Africa’s renewable energy transition, job creation, and local economic development.
Hilton Expands Multi-Brand Presence Across Morocco
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) is fast-tracking its expansion in Morocco, signing agreements for nine new hotels across seven of its global brands. This includes the debut of the prestigious Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts in Rabat, the country’s capital, as well as the introduction of its luxury LXR Hotels & Resorts, lifestyle Curio Collection by Hilton, and affordable Hampton by Hilton brands in Morocco.
10 Universal Mining Problems
OIM Consulting’s Group CEO, Arjen De Bruin, discusses the common workforce challenges in mining across Africa, Australia, and the Americas, and offers practical solutions for overcoming them.
Stellenbosch Business School’s Small Business Academy Empowers Entrepreneurs with Comprehensive Program
Stellenbosch Business School’s Small Business Academy (SBA) offers a transformative nine-month program to help small business owners grow. In 2024, Rucien Petersen of Spottmedia earned top honors for excellence in finance, marketing, and business planning.