The Tech Frontier: Inside a C&I Solar Installation

The Tech Frontier: Inside a C&I Solar Installation

What really goes into powering a commercial solar project? In this episode of The Energy Equation: Off the Grid, On the Record, Madaleen van der Walt and Chris Bailey from Solarise Africa unpack the technology, design, and engineering behind C&I solar installations. From panels and inverters to cabling, batteries, and safety systems, this episode demystifies the tech — showing how every component works together to deliver reliable, efficient, and sustainable energy.

Heritage & Climate: Universities Leading the Charge

How do you go green when your campus is a national monument? In this episode of The Energy Equation: Off the Grid, On the Record, we visit the University of Cape Town (UCT) with Manfred Braune, Director of Environmental Sustainability, to explore how heritage meets innovation. From preserving iconic architecture to installing solar and battery systems, discover how UCT is pioneering a new model for universities driving Africa’s energy transition.

Closing the Loop: How Renewables Power the Circular Economy

Can clean energy fuel a waste-free world? In this episode of The Energy Equation: Off the Grid, On the Record, we explore how solar energy is driving Africa’s circular economy, from powering recycling plants to enabling low-carbon manufacturing. Featuring Kara Rohleder from Petco, this conversation dives into the synergy between renewables and resource recovery, proving that sustainability and profitability can go hand in hand.

Farming the Sun: Solar’s Role in Securing Africa’s Food Future

Across Africa, solar energy is reshaping how we grow, process, and preserve food. In this episode of The Energy Equation: Off the Grid, On the Record, we sit down with Henning Holm, Founder of Holmstone South Africa, to explore how solar-powered irrigation, cold storage, and hybrid systems are transforming agriculture. From energy resilience to food security, discover how farming the sun is fuelling Africa’s sustainable future.

Industry Snapshot: What’s Next for African Solar

Africa’s solar market is booming, but where is it headed next? In this episode of The Energy Equation: Off the Grid, On the Record, we sit down with Charl Gous and Jarrod Lyons from Aces Africa to unpack the latest C&I solar trends. From policy shifts and financing innovation to the rise of storage and hybrid systems, we explore what’s driving growth, what’s holding it back, and how businesses can power ahead in Africa’s renewable revolution.