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19 August 2026
Solar Insights
South Africa
Venue: Radisson Collection Hotel, Waterfront Cape Town
Solar Insights South Africa brings together developers, EPCs, consultants, asset owners and technology specialists for a day of technical presentations and panel discussions focused on the design, engineering and technology considerations that influence long-term project performance.
This workshop is designed for solar professionals looking to deepen their understanding of emerging industry trends, evolving project challenges and the practical approaches helping deliver more resilient and higher-performing solar projects.

To support those discussions, we've also brought together the key technical papers, engineering studies and project case studies featured during the event. We invite you to explore the resources below and continue the conversation beyond the workshop.

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FEATURED PROJECT
Mooi Plaats Solar PV Project, South Africa
Discover how engineering flexibility, structural adaptability and close technical collaboration helped overcome evolving terrain conditions and design refinements while maintaining project delivery and achieving exceptional operational uptime.
Engineering Insights from the Field
We've brought together a selection of technical resources and project insights covering some of the key engineering considerations discussed across the industry. Browse the topics below to learn more and download the relevant materials.
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Reliability
Reliable tracker performance is built on more than robust design alone. It requires proven operating performance, dependable hardware and data-driven reliability analysis. Explore independent availability assessments and fleet-wide MTBF studies that examine long-term tracker performance using operating data from projects around the world. 
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Challenging Terrain
As utility-scale solar projects expand into increasingly complex sites, terrain can significantly influence project design, constructability, civil costs and long-term performance. Explore how innovative tracker design can help reduce grading requirements while maintaining high performance.
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Hail Mitigation
Hail is becoming an increasingly important design consideration for utility-scale solar projects. Explore engineering approaches to hail mitigation, tracker positioning and structural design that help improve system resilience during severe weather events.
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Foundation Design
Foundation design plays a critical role in both project constructability and long-term structural performance. Explore the findings of a comprehensive pre-drill study evaluating alternative installation methodologies for improving constructability without compromising foundation performance.
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Continue the Conversation
Solar Insights is built around sharing knowledge and practical engineering experience. If you'd like to discuss any of the topics covered during the workshop or learn more about the technical resources featured on this page, please get in touch with our team.
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