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Independent perspectives on solar feasibility, BESS economics, wheeled energy, PPAs and the South African electricity market — written by our engineering team.

Section 12BA Recoupment: What Solar Sellers Must Model First

Section 12BA recoupment rules in South Africa determine how much of the enhanced 125 percent renewable energy allowance is added back to income when a solar asset is sold — model it before you sign.

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28 August 2026

Battery Sizing 101: Matching BESS Capacity to Your Needs

Battery sizing for commercial solar in South Africa done right balances backup power, arbitrage and demand management — three goals that each demand a different kW and kWh specification.

10 July 2026

Already Own Solar? Turn Your System Into Working Capital

Sell your operating solar system to a specialist funder, keep the savings via a below-grid PPA, and free up working capital. Here's how SOLINK's sale-and-PPA refinancing model works — and why it means you never have to manage a solar plant again.

10 July 2026

Section 12B / 12BA Solar Tax Allowance — The Complete Guide

Section 12B and the temporary 12BA solar tax allowance let South African businesses deduct the full cost of a solar PV asset from taxable income. Here's what qualifies, how the deduction works, and what changed after 12BA expired.

10 July 2026

NERSA Registration for Embedded Generation — A Step-by-Step Guide

Since Schedule 2 was amended in 2023, embedded generation projects up to any size no longer need a NERSA licence — but they still need to be registered. Here's the process, what's required, and the timelines to plan for.

10 July 2026

Solar PPAs Explained — What South African Businesses Need to Know

A Power Purchase Agreement lets a business consume solar power without owning the system. Here's how PPAs work in South Africa, what the tariff structure looks like, and the five clauses that make or break the deal.

10 July 2026

Understanding Eskom Demand Charges — and How Solar & BESS Reduce Them

For most C&I businesses, demand charges are 30–40% of the electricity bill and don't reduce with solar alone. Here's how demand charges work, why battery storage matters, and where the real savings live.

10 July 2026

CAA Glint & Glare Compliance — What Every Solar Developer Needs to Know

The South African Civil Aviation Authority requires a glint & glare assessment for any solar project within specified proximity to an airport or airstrip. Here's when it's required, what the assessment involves, and how to avoid costly redesigns.

10 July 2026

The Solar Feasibility Study Checklist: What a Real Assessment Covers

Before any commercial solar project is procured, a proper feasibility study must answer twelve questions. Here's the full checklist SOLINK uses on every feasibility assessment — and why skipping items is the #1 cause of project underperformance.

10 July 2026

Wheeled Energy Deals in South Africa — 2026 Market Update

Wheeling has moved from niche to mainstream in the South African C&I market. Here's what the 2026 landscape looks like — active IPPs, typical tariffs, deal structures, and the traps to avoid.

10 July 2026

Eskom Tariff Increase 2026 — What It Means for C&I Businesses

NERSA's 2026 tariff decision has landed. Here's what changed, what it means for C&I electricity bills through the year, and which businesses are most exposed.