Apollo Solar Technology

24/08/2026

⚡ELECTRICITY NEWS & UPDATE | What is SAWEM and what does it mean for you?

South Africa is moving towards a more competitive electricity market through the South African Wholesale Electricity Market (SAWEM), designed to allow more generators, traders and eligible buyers to participate in the wholesale electricity market. The proposed changes will introduce greater accountability for electricity generation and consumption, including potential financial consequences for market imbalances. For businesses, this makes energy planning, monitoring and efficient energy management increasingly important. While SAWEM will not immediately change how households buy electricity, wholesale market reforms could influence the way electricity is generated, priced and supplied over time.

The Department of Electricity and Energy published proposed rules for the wholesale electricity market, including financial penalties for technical mistakes.

24/08/2026

It was great being on the ground at Plumblink Vanderbijlpark and connecting with customers and suppliers. Looking forward to the next one!

13/08/2026

🚨 ENERGY UPDATE: Gauteng Load Reduction (Affected Areas)

While South Africa has reached 448 consecutive days without national loadshedding, several areas across Gauteng are still experiencing scheduled power interruptions due to load reduction. Eskom is implementing load reduction from 12–17 August.
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THURSDAY (13 Aug)
🕔 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Block C: Dobsonville, Dobsonville Ext 5 & 7, Naledi, Mabopane C, E, U, W, V & X, Winterveldt Wards 2 & 13, Jabulani, Moletsane and Tladi.
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FRIDAY (14 Aug)
🕔 5:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Block B: Dube, Dube Ext 1, Mofolo-East, West & South, Meadowlands Zones 6, 7 & 8, Luipaardsvlei and Riverside.
Block J: Orange Farm, Stretford Ext 2–10, Sharpeville & Sharpeville Outlying, Eikenhof and Sebokeng Units 1, 7, 8 & 12.
🕔 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Block A: Ivory Park Ext 8 & 10, Kaalfontein Ext 1, 2 & 5, Rabie Ridge, Duduza and Protea Glen Ext 11.
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SATURDAY (15 Aug)
🕔 5:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Block I: Vosloorus A & B, Mfundo Park Ext 30B, Spruit View Ext 1A, Mabuya Park A & B and AP Khumalo.
🕔 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Block H: Vereeniging, Sharpeville, Sebokeng Units 3, 7, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17 & 19, Sebokeng-East, Westside Park-West and Beverley Hills-East.
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SUNDAY (16 Aug)
🕔 5:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Block J: Orange Farm, Stretford Ext 2–10, Sharpeville & Sharpeville Outlying, Eikenhof and Sebokeng Units 1, 7, 8 & 12.
Block G: Tsakane Ext 5 & 11, Klippan, Mabopane U & B, Mabopane U Ext 1, Odinburg Gardens, Winterveldt Ext 3, Wards 11 & 9 and Garankuwa.
🕔 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Block F: Cuba, Graceland, Havana, Jetta, Lakeside, Palm Springs, Diepkloof, Diepkloof Zones 1, 2 & 6, Orlando East and Soweto Nomzamo.
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MONDAY (17 Aug)
🕔 5:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Block A: Ivory Park Ext 8 & 10, Kaalfontein Ext 1, 2 & 5, Rabie Ridge, Duduza and Protea Glen Ext 11.
🕔 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Block B: Dube, Dube Ext 1, Mofolo-East, West & South, Meadowlands Zones 6, 7 & 8, Luipaardsvlei and Riverside.
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SOURCE: IOL | Eskom

☀️ Be prepared. Build your energy resilience with Apollo Solar Technology: https://apollotechnology.co.za/

13/08/2026

🔧 WE’RE ATTENDING IOPSA PLUMBERS EVENING – GAUTENG!

Apollo Solar Technology will be joining fellow industry professionals at the IOPSA Plumbers Evening.

We’re looking forward to connecting with plumbers, installers, suppliers and other industry professionals, sharing ideas, building relationships and learning more about the needs and opportunities within the plumbing industry.

Let’s connect, collaborate and grow the industry together!

13/08/2026

NOW AVAIALBLE!
1kW Home Battery Backup

Keep your essential devices running when you need them most:
💡 Lights
📶 WiFi & routers
📺 TV & entertainment
💻 Laptops & devices
☕ Small appliances

With built-in LiFePO₄ battery technology, multiple charging outputs, pure sine wave power and smart solar optimisation, you get dependable backup without the noise, fuel or hassle of a generator.

👉 Now available: https://apollotechnology.co.za/promotion/1kw-home-battery-backup/

12/08/2026

Winter shouldn’t determine whether your business has power.

Johannesburg’s latest cold front is another reminder that energy resilience can no longer be treated as a “nice to have”.

With thousands of power outage calls being reported across the city, increased winter demand is putting further pressure on an already strained electricity network.

The conversation needs to move beyond simply asking, “When will the power come back?” We should be asking: “How prepared are we when it doesn’t?”

Solar, smart water heating and battery solutions can play an important role in reducing dependence on the grid, lowering peak electricity demand and keeping essential operations running when supply is disrupted.

South Africa’s energy future will not be built by one solution alone. It will require a combination of stronger infrastructure, smarter energy use and greater investment in decentralised energy solutions.

Explore how Apollo Solar Technology’s solutions can help your business and home build greater energy resilience: https://apollotechnology.co.za/
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GroundUp | Energy News
https://groundup.org.za/article/cold-front-freezes-electricity-supply-in-parts-of-joburg/

City Power says it is dealing with almost 3,700 power outage calls on Tuesday, mostly from Hursthill, Reuven and Lenasia

11/08/2026

What if the next water crisis isn't just about not having enough water, but not being able to access it?

Drought, land degradation and water insecurity are deeply connected.

So, where does solar powered water pumping fit into the bigger picture?

💧🌍 We take a closer look in our latest article.

👉 Read it here: https://apollotechnology.co.za/world-day-to-combat-desertification-and-drought-2026/

10/08/2026

Following a meaningful Women’s Day weekend, we reflect on the inspiring moments shared at the Advanced Valves Women’s Breakfast on 7 August. It was a morning of connection, celebration, and a touch of pink fun, bringing women in the industry together. We were inspired by a powerful talk from Bianca, and uplifted by an energetic dance performance that lit up the room.

To all the women, thank you for the role you play every day. Your contribution continues to shape a stronger and more inclusive future.

10/08/2026

💗 Calling all women in plumbing! 💗

Join us this Women’s Day for a morning of connection, celebration and a little pink fun! 🌸

Whether you’re on the tools, behind the counter, in sales, admin or management, we’d love to celebrate with you.

Limited seats available, so please RSVP to Eden as soon as possible.

We can’t wait to see you on Friday 7 August! 🩷

IOPSA Pirbsa

25/07/2026

📸 Scenes from Our Solar Water Heating Training
25 July 2026

Another successful day of learning, collaboration, and hands-on product training!

Our training covered:
☀️ Low Pressure Solar Geysers
☀️ High Pressure Solar Geysers
☀️ Split System Solar Geysers
⚡ NeoPV MPPT Smart Water Heating System

Want to join our next training session?
Register here:
https://apollotechnology.co.za/training/

Once you've signed up, one of our training facilitators will contact you to confirm your details. Please ensure all the information you provide is accurate.

📅 Training dates and available time slots will be communicated directly by our training facilitators after registration.

We look forward to seeing you at our next session! ☀️🔧