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Stay updated with the latest news, milestones, and announcements from Open Access Energy as we transform South Africa's energy landscape.

  • Article

    Africa's first purpose-built wheeling settlement platform goes live

    Engineering News covers Energypro completing its first month-end settlement for SolarAfrica Energy's 114 MW SunCentral 1, splitting one plant's output across three customers.

    Engineering News · October 2026

  • Article

    SA software powers utility-scale wheeling settlement

    ITWeb covers Energypro running the month-end settlement for SolarAfrica Energy's SunCentral 1, one plant supplying several customers through wheeling.

    ITWeb · October 2026

  • Article

    SunCentral 1 goes live on multi-buyer wheeling settlement platform

    Energize covers SolarAfrica Energy's SunCentral 1 going live on Energypro, with one plant's output settled across multiple buyers.

    Energize · October 2026

  • Article

    Africa's first purpose-built wheeling settlement platform goes live

    GreenEconomy.Media covers Energypro's first month-end settlement for SolarAfrica Energy's 114 MW SunCentral 1.

    GreenEconomy.Media · October 2026

  • Article

    Mezzanine, Open Access Energy Partner to Accelerate Virtual Wheeling

    Engineering News covers the partnership between Open Access Energy and Mezzanine to accelerate virtual wheeling adoption in South Africa.

    Engineering News · May 2026

  • Video

    Authenticity as Founder: Building in Alignment

    CEO Gerjo Hoffman shares his perspective on building a company with authenticity, staying aligned with your mission, and leading with purpose in the energy sector.

    YouTube · April 2026

  • Article

    Transacting with Confidence: How Multilateral Wheeling Is Reshaping Market Access for IPPs

    CEO Gerjo Hoffman explores how multilateral wheeling can expand market access for IPPs, arguing that accuracy, standardisation, and confidence are key to making reform work in practice.

    Mail & Guardian · March 2026

  • Article

    South Africa's Energy Market Opens Up – Why Large Users Need to Act Now

    CEO Gerjo Hoffman discusses South Africa's energy market transition and why large energy users need to make strategic decisions now.

    Lifestyle and Tech · November 2025

  • Podcast

    Powering Africa: How Open Access Is Scaling Clean Energy

    The Founder Files features James Irons on his journey from SolarAfrica co-founder to Open Access Energy Chairman, covering Africa's energy crisis and opportunities.

    The Founder Files · September 2025

  • Article

    South African AI Energy Start-up Raises R32m in Funding

    TechCentral covers Open Access Energy's successful R32 million seed funding round and the company's plans for scaling digital energy infrastructure.

    TechCentral · June 2025

  • Article

    Open Access Energy, PEC Partner to Power Metering, Renewable Options

    Engineering News covers the strategic partnership between Open Access Energy and PEC to enhance power metering and renewable energy solutions.

    Engineering News · June 2025

  • Article

    South Africa's Energy Future Lies in Innovation

    Founder Gerjo Hoffman co-authors a piece on why clean energy and wheeling are key to South Africa's grid recovery, urging collaboration over elevated tariffs.

    Mail & Guardian · April 2025

  • Podcast

    The Broader Climate and Social Impact of OAE's Work

    Stephen Grootes speaks to CEO Gerjo Hoffman about Open Access Energy's groundbreaking work in decarbonising South Africa's power sector.

    The Money Show · August 2024

  • News

    Open Access Energy Secures $750,000 in Seed Round

    Factor[e] announces their investment in Open Access Energy's seed funding round, highlighting the company's innovative approach to energy trading.

    Factor[e] · August 2024

  • Podcast

    Wheeling with Open Access's Gerjo Hoffman

    CEO Gerjo Hoffman discusses energy wheeling, market opportunities, and Open Access Energy's vision for transforming South Africa's energy sector.

    Stuff.co.za · March 2024

  • Article

    Trailblazing Wheeling Solutions

    SA Instrumentation & Control features the successful collaboration between George Municipality and Open Access Energy in implementing wheeling solutions.

    SA Instrumentation & Control · March 2024

  • Podcast

    Free Software to Help Municipalities Beat Loadshedding

    CEO Gerjo Hoffman discusses the pilot project with George Municipality, providing free software to automate smart meter reading and billing.

    CapeTalk · February 2023

  • Article

    Freely Licensed Access Energy Smart Meter Software Piloted in George

    Bizcommunity covers the pilot project in George Municipality where Open Access Energy's smart meter software is being tested to improve energy management.

    Bizcommunity · January 2023

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