The region has boosted renewable energy capacity, with the South African government notably setting the goal to provide 10,000 GW hours of electricity from renewable resources by 2013.
“With local partners on three continents and a commercially proven technology, eSolar is ready to expand its global footprint and further its goal of making solar energy competitive with fossil fuels,” said Bill Gross, CEO of eSolar. “Africa boasts one of the highest solar resource on the planet, and eSolar’s modular, scalable technology is well-positioned to establish the continent as a leader in the development of low-cost, no-carbon energy solutions.”
Renewable energy advocate Stuart Fredman, currently the managing director of CES, a South African developer of utility scale renewable energy projects will lead eSolarSA.
“Sub-Saharan Africa’s tremendous solar resource has gone relatively untapped, but now, with eSolar’s technology, we can establish Southern Africa as a new hotspot for solar development,” said Mr. Fredman. “eSolar’s CSP technology is the perfect fit for South Africa in its quest to generate affordable, clean energy and develop local jobs, particularly in rural areas.”
