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Jaltech backs solar firm Wetility in R500-million capital raise

eriinfo.com11 months ago02 mins

Wetility, a subscription solar service provider focused on both the residential and commercial solar markets, has secured R500-million in structured capital funding from Jaltech. The capital provided by Jaltech will be used to fund solar and battery systems, allowing Wetility to add more than 16MW of solar capacity in South Africa in time. “This funding…

Solar Orbiter captures first-ever views of the Sun’s pole

eriinfo.com11 months ago04 mins

The Solar Orbiter, a spacecraft jointly developed by ESA and NASA, has achieved a historic milestone: capturing the first-ever direct images of the Sun’s polar region. Since beginning its observations in 2021, the probe recently executed a crucial side trip to Venus. This manoeuvre significantly tilted its orbit, providing a unique vantage point from below…