The Chair is supported by Norwegian global solar energy provider Scatec Solar - the first company to supply electricity to South Africa's national grid under the country's Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Programme. It will enable SU to expand its role in renewable energy research focusing on optimising electricity generation from PV plants, and will provide support to the PV industry. The Chair will form partnerships with other research institutions in the general field of PV systems.
| Dr Arnold Rix |