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Residential streetlighting solution at prestigious estate

BEKA Schréder has supplied the residential streetlighting solution at the prestigious
Boverwachting Estate in Cape Town.

AZELLE post top luminaires installed
on glassfibre reinforced polyester
K(GRP) poles were chosen for their
aesthetic looks and the fact that the
luminaires emit no upward light.
The KAZELLE luminaire’s minimalistic
and modern look is designed around
the compactness of the LED engine,
blending into any landscape. At the same
time, a sustainable lighting solution is
provided that dramatically reduces energy
consumption and improves visual comfort
for motorists, cyclists and pedestrians.
Reliable, efficient, discreet and vandal
resistant, the KAZELLE luminaire emits
a pleasant, glare-free light. It has been
designed for easy installation. With
BEKA Schréder has supplied the residential streetlighting solution at Boverwachting Estate
virtually no maintenance required and
a full 5-year warranty, the KAZELLE wood, concrete, steel and aluminium under similar climatic conditions. It is preferred by
guarantees long-lasting performance and architects, developers and local authorities for its aesthetic appearance, strength, ease of
great savings. installation and inherent safety for road users.
BEKA Schréder’s GRP pole, the BEKA Schréder locally develops and manufactures energy-efficient LED lighting products,
BEKAPOLE, is non-corrosive, maintenance- designed for local conditions.
free, light weight, vandal-resistant and
sustainable. Over time, it will outlast Contact Therlo Brown, BEKA Schréder, Phone 021 510-8900, ct@beka-schreder.co.za

Celebrating 13 Solar PV projects in Bid Window 5 construction and operation of projects.
“We must acknowledge some of
the ongoing challenges regarding local
he South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA) has welcomed the content requirements (amongst others),
announcement by Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy, Gwede Mantashe, of 13 with respect to the RMIPPPP and we are
Tsolar PV projects as preferred bidders in the Renewable Energy Independent Power engaging with government to develop a
Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPPP) Bid Window (BW) 5. sustainable local solar PV manufacturing
The bid window is seeking to procure a total of 2600 MW of which 975 MW has been industry in South Africa.
preferred from solar PV projects in the Northern Cape, Western Cape and Free State “Consistent local demand is required
provinces. With financial close expected in just four months, the industry looks forward to if we are to build confidence and create
much needed generation capacity on the network. local solar PV value chain in South Africa.
The selection of these preferred bidders has highlighted solar PV’s position as a least-cost Restarting renewable generation capacity
option, with bid tariffs reaching an all-time low. Solar PV projects have a weighted average of is vital to this and we are pleased that
R428,79/MWh with the lowest bid being R374,79/MWh. the Minister has responded to calls from
“We are delighted to see the announcement of BW5 preferred bidders and congratulate industry to act quickly and proceed with
those members who have worked tirelessly to ensure solar PV is a key contributor to the BW6. The solar PV sector stands ready to
country’s energy mix. With the low tariffs and rapid build times, solar PV remains the play our part in delivering energy security
technology of choice in meeting the country’s electricity requirements,” said Niveshen and powering South Africa’s economic
Govender, SAPVIA’s chief operating officer. recovery,” says Govender.
Through the REIPPPP, key economic development targets continue to be achieved with
increasing ownership and participation from South Africans, specifically black women. Contact Kim Thomas, SAPVIA,
SAPVIA is fully supportive of these objectives and continues to work with members Phone 021 200-5856, kim@sapvia.co.za,
and government to create an enabling environment that delivers local content during www.sapvia.co.za

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