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SunEx Welcomes Saul Wainwright as CEO

SunEx Welcomes Saul Wainwright as CEO

SunEx is pleased to announce the appointment of Saul Wainwright as its CEO, effective from August 1, 2023. Saul has been our Chief Financial Officer for five years, and will succeed Martin Webb, who joined as CEO during a key transitional phase for SunEx. Martin’s...

Our impact: Solar energy for elderly care exceeds forecasts

Our impact: Solar energy for elderly care exceeds forecasts

We’ve crunched the numbers on our community’s impact on elderly care and we hope you will be proud and inspired about the power of the collective and what we've already achieved together! Of the close to 70 solar projects completed, 11 have been for retirement homes...

A solar project with a difference

A solar project with a difference

Sun Exchange recently launched a project that allows members to significantly deepen the socio-economic impact of their solar cells. By purchasing solar cells in the crowdsale for Buhle Farmers’ Academy, our first impact only (zero IRR) project, your solar-powered...

Why solar carport projects are so cool (literally!)

Why solar carport projects are so cool (literally!)

Over a thousand SunEx members have purchased solar cells that will provide affordable and clean energy to a thriving community of families living in two apartment blocks at Tafelsee Apartments, in Cape Town, South Africa. This project is unique in that it’s the first...

Watch our Future Generations film

Watch our Future Generations film

We're delighted to introduce you to our Future Generations campaign with an inspiring film produced by BBC StoryWorks. The film is part of the World Energy Council's Humanising Energy series, showcasing small businesses, people and communities who are changing the way...

Renewable Energy: The Silent Revolution

Renewable Energy: The Silent Revolution

Wind and solar energy are at the forefront of a silent revolution playing out in the global energy sector. While wind and solar energy generation now account for ten percent of global electricity production, the rise of energy alternatives is even more encouraging on...

Wynberg Girls’ Schools Celebrate Women’s Month by Going Solar

Wynberg Girls’ Schools Celebrate Women’s Month by Going Solar

August is Women’s Month in South Africa, and we couldn’t be more excited to announce that Wynberg Girls’ Junior School and High School are going solar through SunEx! Public crowdsales of solar cells to power the two schools are now open. This provides an opportunity...

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