Avid Energy

22/10/2026

South Africa has the natural resources. We have the scientific expertise. But can we turn these strengths into a commercially viable battery industry?

The CSIR's collaboration with UK researchers on sodium-ion battery technology raises an exciting question about South Africa's future in energy storage.

What interests me most isn't only the technology. It's the potential to connect local resources, research, manufacturing and real commercial opportunities.

In this article, I explore the opportunity, the challenges of moving from research to commercial deployment, and why collaboration between industry and researchers matters.

I'd be interested in your perspective: What's the biggest obstacle holding back local battery manufacturing in South Africa?

South Africa has the natural resources. We have the scientific expertise. But can we turn these strengths into a commercially viable battery industry? The CSIR's collaboration with UK researchers on sodium-ion battery technology raises an exciting question about South Africa's future in energy stora...

08/10/2026

Planning solar bollards or poles for an estate, pathway, car park or industrial site?

A useful starting point is your site layout: where the products will be positioned, what the area is used for, and the proposed quantities.

AVID Africa is focusing on solar bollard and pole options for these applications. Share a layout, photographs or a short description of your requirement, and we can help identify the information needed to assess suitable options.

Contact Gert at [email protected].

30/09/2026

Could sodium-ion energy storage have a practical role in your next project?

At AVID Energy, we are opening conversations around sodium-ion storage for mining, commercial, industrial and utility applications across Africa.

I’ve written an article introducing the options—from cabinet and containerised systems to the BESS IQ grid-scale concept—and the questions to consider when assessing the right fit.

If you have a project in mind, or questions about the technology, send me a message. We can unpack your requirements together.

02/09/2026

We are in for a hot one...

17/07/2026

Mining, construction and road safety

Some of the most important lighting and visibility requirements are found far away from established electrical infrastructure.

Mining operations, construction sites, industrial yards, access roads and temporary work areas may need more than a conventional streetlight.

Possible solutions can include:

• Portable and temporary solar-light towers
• Mining and industrial bollards
• Road markers and traffic-safety solutions
• Warning and directional signage
• Security and area lighting
• Street, flood and hybrid lighting systems
• Portable base options for changing site layouts

The correct solution must be selected around the actual site requirement, including visibility, operating hours, mounting, stability and environmental conditions.

Temporary sites may change, but the need for safe movement and clear visibility remains.

Avid Energy supports solar infrastructure enquiries on an RFQ basis.

14/07/2026

Estates, hospitality and community spaces

Good outdoor lighting is not only about brightness.

It is about helping people move safely and confidently after dark.

For estates, golf courses, lodges, retirement villages, caravan parks and community facilities, the right solution may include:

• Pathway and pedestrian lighting
• Security and entrance lighting
• Solar bollards and route markers
• Parking-area lighting
• Road and directional signage
• Lighting for areas where trenching and cabling are difficult

The best solution depends on the area, how people use it, the required visibility and the surrounding environment.

A well-lit pathway or entrance can make a significant difference to safety, security and the overall experience of the property.

Contact Avid Energy to discuss the intended application and determine whether a solar solution could be suitable.

26/06/2026

And this is what I stand for!

Proud to be part of a team that continues to deliver outstanding results for our clients.

24/06/2026

I came across a video by Vusi Thembekwayo speaking about the law of averages, and this line stood out:

“If your no’s compound, your yes’s will compound as well.”

In sales, rejection is part of the process. Every “no” is not failure — it is movement, feedback, and sometimes just one step closer to the right “yes”.

Stay consistent. Keep the right attitude. The averages eventually reward the people who keep showing up.

11/06/2026

The future of energy will not be built on wishful thinking.

It will be built on strong grids, reliable equipment, disciplined engineering, and infrastructure that can support real demand.

As Africa and global markets continue moving into a new energy era, the opportunity is clear: build smarter, build stronger, and build systems that last.

AVID EPG is focused on supporting that future through practical power infrastructure solutions for utilities, industry, mining and large-scale energy projects.

10/06/2026

Energy demand is changing fast.

Businesses are expanding.
Data needs are growing.
Industrial operations require stability.
Renewable projects need proper integration.
And downtime is becoming more expensive.

The weak link is often not the energy source.
It is the infrastructure connecting it all.

AVID EPG works with clients and partners who need practical, reliable and scalable electrical solutions for the next phase of energy development.