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Neosun Energy powers up South Africa ’ s Blue Ocean dive resort with solar installation

N eosun Energy recently completed a rooftop solar installation at Blue Ocean Dive Resort in KZN , South Africa . The on-grid system , finalised in July 2024 , features over a hundred solar panels , providing a total capacity of 58 kW . It ’ s estimated to generate more than 88 MWh of electricity annually . This installation is expected to cut the resort ’ s electricity bills by around 55 %. With a battery storage solution savings could potentially increase to 70 – 80 %.

The global solar panel industry has seen remarkable growth , driven by advancements in technology and increasing demand for renewable energy . As of 2023 , the global solar power capacity reached approximately 1,000 GW , marking a 22 % increase from the previous year . The industry is expected to continue its upward trajectory , with projections indicating a global capacity of 2,000 GW by 2030 . This growth is fuelled by declining solar panel costs , which have dropped by over 80 % in the last decade , and increased adoption of solar energy in commercial and industrial sectors . Companies like Neosun Energy are capitalising on this trend , providing scalable solar solutions worldwide , as evidenced by their recent projects across 16 countries .
Neosun Energy is an international Solar EPC company providing Commercial Solar
PV and Energy Storage Solutions ( ESS ) with capacities ranging from 200kW to 10MW for commercial and industrial projects worldwide . The company constructs solar power plants and ESS on a turn-key basis , covering all stages of construction including design , equipment supply , construction and commissioning .
By investing in solar energy , businesses can reduce their long-term operational costs , thereby boosting their profitability and competitive edge .
Neosun Energy operates two local branches in South Africa , located in Cape Town and Johannesburg . These branches bring the high-quality service of a global company with experience in 16 countries to the South African market while maintaining affordable prices for customers .

Bluebeam introduces Studio Session collaboration on web and mobile and enhancements for improved productivity with Revu

Bluebeam users can now access Studio Sessions and markups from both a web browser and mobile device , enabling collaboration anywhere without having to download Revu to a desktop . This will enable time-to-collaboration between all stakeholders , including Mac users , newly invited collaborators , and teammates on the go .

B luebeam , a leading developer of solutions and services for architecture , engineering and construction professionals worldwide , has launched Studio Sessions collaboration and markups for mobile , as well as highly-requested user and admin productivity enhancements for Revu 21.2 , the latest version of its flagship desktop product .

“ We ’ re dedicated to fostering a connected experience and delivering meaningful enhancements that delight our customers ,” said Bluebeam Chief Technology Officer , Jason Bonifay . “ Bluebeam ’ s latest updates are designed to help users work smarter , not harder , by freeing them from their desktops , automating routine tasks and providing intuitive tools that make it easier to build and create with Bluebeam .”
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