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SMALL BUSINESSSES BENEFIT LOCAL COMMUNITY MEMBERS

June 2021. Charmaine Baartman (34), owner of Mamfene’s Takeaway, in Britstown in the Northern Cape, is growing...

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RENEWABLE SECTOR SUPPORT TRANSFORMATION

May 2021. SULANA DE JAGER, is the Plant Manager at De Aar Solar Power and has been...

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CELEBRATING INTERNATIONAL MATHS DAY

May 2021. Hanover Primary, in the small town of De Aar, joined 6 million learners from 98...

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COLLABORATION ON COVID-19 PROJECT

April 2021. With the support and collaborative effort of the local Pixley ka Seme District Municipality, Siphe...

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HELPING YOUNG CHILDREN AMIDST PANDEMIC

February 2021. Hundreds of young children in the rural communities of Philipstown, Hanover, De Aar and Britstown,...

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NEWSLETTER DECEMBER 2020

Here are some headlines from the latest Newsletter: Healthy Moms & Babies; COVID Business Support; Maths Programme;...

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RENEWABLE ENERGY SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH

October 2020. The Globeleq Scholarship Fund (GSF), has expanded its footprint and focus for the upcoming 2021...

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CREATING JOBS, DIVERTING RECYCLABLE WASTE AWAY FROM LANDFILLS...

August 2020. Good recycling practices contribute to economic growth and job creation, reduce social and environmental cost...

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COMMUNITY STUDY IN BRITSTOWN

June 2020, Britstown, Northern Cape The Foundation for Alcohol Related Research (FARR) have set up offices in...

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SUPPORT FOR YOUTH ENTREPRENEURS

June 2020 Youth Day this month, throws a spotlight on young entrepreneurs who are navigating the challenges...

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VULNERABLE ENTREPRENEURS RECEIVE FUNDS

May 2020 AMOS REED, a Philipstown farmer, is one of a number of Northern Cape entrepreneurs, who...

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COVID-19

South African COVID-19 Resource Portal: https://sacoronavirus.co.za

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SOLAR INTERN

March 2020 Read more about our solar intern Luvo Mazakwana:  DASP_Intern_2020

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HELP FOR LEARNERS AND TEACHERS BUILDS CONFIDENCE

Renalda Adolf, Grade 4 maths coach at Kareeville Primary School in De Aar, is energised by the...

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LOCAL WOMEN TAKE THE LEAD

Catherine Riet, an emerging farmer from Britstown, is one of the five entrepreneurs in the Northern Cape...

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ENTREPRENEURS GET REWARDED

October 2019 Ten budding entrepreneurs in the Northern Cape towns of Hanover, Britstown, Philipstown and De Aar...

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NEWSLETTER SEPTEMBER 2019

Please take a moment to read how De Aar Solar Power is contributing to the Renewable Energy...

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SUPPORT FOR FETAL ALCOHOL RESEARCH

De Aar Solar Power has once again put its support behind the Foundation for Alcohol Related Research...

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SUPPORTING THE SPIRIT OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP

August 2019 Vuyiswa Lucas, owner of Sebenza Projects, a fledgling SMME in De Aar, has set up...

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MANDELA DAY FUN

July 2019 De Aar Solar Power’s operations team chose to put their ’67 minutes’ at ‘God is...

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REGIONAL SPELLING BEE

June 2019 Learners from twenty-four schools across the Northern Cape participated in the regional Spelling Bees, held...

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EXTRA HELP IN MATHS IS NEEDED AT A YOUNG...

May 2019 It may be common knowledge that South African learners are amongst the world’s lowest performers...

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SCHOLARSHIP FUNDING IN THE ENERGY SECTOR

April 2019 A study undertaken by the Department of Energy’s IPP office shows that 25% of renewable...

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MOBILE BUSINESS UNIT FOR RURAL TOWNS

March 2019. The De Aar Solar Power funded Mobile Business Unit launched in the rural town of...

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MULTI-FACETED APPROACH MAKES A DIFFERENCE IN EDUCATION

February 2019 Aloicius Marks was studying towards a Degree in Business Administration, at the University of the...

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NEWSLETTER JANUARY 2019

PLEASE TAKE A MOMENT TO READ HOW DE AAR SOLAR POWER IS CONTRIBUTING TO THE RENEWABLE ENERGY...

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LOCAL ENTREPRENEUR’S MOBILE KITCHEN IS TAKING OFF

January 2019. Agnes Pitso’s dream of nourishing her community with locally created delicacies is taking off. Her...

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LOCAL PRACTITIONERS GRADUATE

October 2018 An official event in Kimberley has been held in honour of the Northern Cape Province’s...

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WOMAN-OWNED ENTERPRISE RECEIVES SUPPORT

October 2018 De Aar Solar Power has announced its support for Phambili Basie Contracts and Projects, a local,...

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ENTERPRISE PROGRAMME TO HELP LOCAL DEVELOPMENT

De Aar Solar Power has announced the funding of a development programme, aimed to teach business skills...

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BRIDGING THE MATHS GAP IN THE NORTHERN CAPE

October 2018. Further collaborative efforts between the Northern Cape Department of Education and local solar farms aim...

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READING COACHES RECEIVE TEACHING BURSARIES

September 2018 Local school reading coaches in the Northern Cape, are taking up the opportunity to further...

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Outdoor Tables for Hayes Primary

September 2018. Hayes Primary School, in the Hantam region, has received a donation of outdoor table benches,...

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KEEPING GIRLS AT SCHOOL

De Aar Solar Power, recently put their support behind a local NGO’s gender equality campaign, which aims...

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YOUTH OWNED ENTERPRISE RECEIVES SUPPORT

A youth-owned Northern Cape printing business, has received funding from De Aar Solar Power’s Enterprise Development programme,...

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SPELLING BEE SUPPORTS MOTHER TONGUE

Learning to speak in the mother tongue is key to a child’s overall development and benefits the...

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BEST CANDIDATES RANGERS FOOTBALL CLUB LANDS THREE-YEAR SPONSORSHIP

Local Northern Cape football club, Best Candidates Rangers, recently received a much needed sponsorship from De Aar...

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HAYES PRIMARY SCHOOL LEARNERS LEARN ABOUT SOLAR POWER

Fifty-four learners from Hayes Primary School, in the Hantam region, recently visited De Aar Solar Power, to...

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ENERGYDRIVE ARRIVES IN THE NORTHERN CAPE TO TEACH LEARNERS...

A first of its kind in Africa, the custom-built EnergyDRIVE truck has arrived in the Northern Cape...

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Newsletter September 2017

Please take a moment to read our latest Newsletter by clicking here: DA Newsletter Sep 2017

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Community Welcomes Investment in Creches in Town

Ikhaya Labantwana Day Care, in the heart of De Aar, has welcomed the ongoing support from De...

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Regional Spelling Bee Drives Literacy Levels

A regional Spelling Bee brought together some of the brightest learners from fourteen schools in De Aar,...

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Newsletter May 2017

Please take a moment to read how De Aar Solar Power is contributing to the renewable energy...

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Newsletter January 2017

It’s wonderful to be able to begin the year on a positive note! Please take a moment...

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De Aar Solar Power Supports Local Enterprise Development

De Aar Solar Power has funded a vehicle for a local 100% black-owned business as part of...

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Newsletter August 2016

De Aar Solar Power supports and honours the women of De Aar, Britstown and Hanover, who support...

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De Aar Solar Power Reaffirms Support for Fetal Alcohol...

De Aar Solar Power reaffirmed its support behind the Foundation for Alcohol Related Research (FARR), at this...

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Newsletter April 2016

South Africa is without a doubt one of the world’s most exciting destinations for renewable energy investment,...

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Vehicle Donation to FAS Community Centre

De Aar Solar Power delivered a sponsored vehicle donated to the Foundation for Alcohol Related Research (FARR)...

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School Literacy Programme Funding

De Aar Solar Power is funding a literacy programme in 10 local schools, aimed at helping primary...

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Newsletter December 2015

As we move into the New Year, let’s take the time to reflect on our achievements, our...

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De Aar Solar Power & Dpt of Education Developing...

In an effort to help address the one of the biggest challenge to education outcomes, De Aar...

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Newsletter August 2015

It is well known that our country, together with the rest of the world, needs more women...

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De Aar Solar Power Supports Foundation for Alcohol Related...

De Aar Solar Power has put its support behind the Foundation for Alcohol Related Research (FARR), and...

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Renewable Energy Scholarship Fund Launched for Youth

The Northern Cape currently houses the lion’s share of the country’s Renewable Energy Independent Power Producers Programme,...

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Globeleq Awarded Africa Megawatt Leader in Renewable Energy

Globeleq, the leading private power generation company in Africa, has been awarded ‘African MegaWatt Leader Award in...

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Solar Farms Fund Early Childhood Development Resources

Following an audit of 31 Early Childhood Development (ECD) centres in the Northern Cape, Droogfontein Solar Power,...

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Opportunities abound for Mechatronics Students in the Renewable Energy...

The renewable energy and engineering sectors have received a boost through a recently launched scholarship programme, which...

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Newsletter May 2015

The De Aar Solar Power’s Economic Development Programme has already contributed approximately R5 million in the last...

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Local Ostrich Enterprises Receive Support from De Aar Solar...

De Aar Solar Power has announced its support of two local Ostrich Farms to the value of...

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Solar Farms Fund Maths and Science Development in Local...

Thirteen Northern Cape High Schools have joined the Telematics Programme in partnership with the Northern Cape Department...

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De Aar Solar Power – Sibona Ilanga Community Trust...

The local communities in the vicinity of the De Aar Solar Power benefit directly through enterprise development...

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Local Reading Coach Programme to improve Literacy and Numeracy...

One of the highlights of De Aar Solar Power’s Socio Economic Development initiatives is a Reading Programme...

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Gentlecare Care Centre Receives Donation

The Gentlecare Care Centre in Britstown has received a R75 000 donation from De Aar Solar Power,...

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Install a Geyser Timer to save on your Energy...

Here is an energy saving tip from the TEAM at De Aar Solar Power. Consider the benefits...

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Learners take on Renewable Energy

De Aar Solar Power’s head office team participated in this year’s Cell C Take a Girl Child...

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Renewable Energy Sector Attracts Foreign Investors to Africa

This week saw the inauguration of two solar power projects, De Aar Solar Power and Droogfontein Solar...

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De Aar Solar Power Inauguration & Focus on Enriching...

On Wednesday 14 May 2014, De Aar Solar Power, one of the first solar facilities arising from...

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De Aar Solar Power Positively Impacts Local Community

De Aar Solar Power has chosen to focus its community development projects on local schools in De...

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De Aar Solar Power Announce COD and Inauguration

Droogfontein Solar Power and De Aar Solar Power have both achieved Commercial Operations Date during the first...

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De Aar Solar Supplying Eskom with Power

De Aar Solar Power became the only Photovoltaic (Solar) project exporting power into the De Aar Municipality...

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De Aar Solar Power Energisation

De Aar Solar Power, located in the Northern Cape began the project’s Energisation process on Sunday, 24...

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De Aar Solar Achieves Construction Milestone

De Aar Solar Power achieved a major milestone this week when it installed its final solar panel. ...

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De Aar Sonkrag Het ‘n Positiewe Invloed op Plaaslike...

Die opwekking van hernubare energie het ten doel om ‘n positiewe impak op die omgewing en, nog...

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De Aar Solar Power Positively Impacts Local Community

De Aar Solar Power, which has employed over 370 local workers at the peak of its construction,...

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De Aar Solar Power and Droogfontein Solar Power Achieve...

Two of the country’s Independent Power Producers are celebrating a major milestone this month, to mark a...

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De Aar Solar Power and Droogfontein Solar Power on...

Droogfontein Solar Power and De Aar Solar Power have both received delivery of their high voltage (HV)...

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De Aar Solar Power Starts Construction

The 50 MW De Aar Solar project today officially celebrated the start of construction. The event was...

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De Aar Solar Power Community Projects

De Aar Solar Project benefits the communities in the vicinity of the solar farm in multiple ways,...

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