The story highlights the ups and downs of creating the first wholly African-designed and -built solar panels based on thin-film technology.
The article also looks at some of the other technologies that have been developed in South Africa, including a South African-designed tracking system that increases solar panel efficiency by following the sun across the sky.
PTiP is one of the many green energy companies setting up in the Western Cape thanks to the Western Cape Government’s support, which includes cash incentives for green energy companies through their Manufacturing Competitiveness Enhancement Programme.
To access the article click here.
