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Electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in South Africa is growing to support the rapidly expanding new energy vehicle market. The country now has boasts 400 public charging stations, with further expansion planned for 2025. Rubicon wanted to find a way to make payments at its charging stations more user-friendly to pave the way for...

Powerwall 3 is Tesla’s newest home battery, following the releases of Powerwall 1 (2015) and Powerwall 2 (2017). With over 850,000 units already installed worldwide, it is rapidly becoming a leading choice for energy storage. In South Africa, a single Powerwall 3 unit can power most homes, reducing electricity costs by storing excess solar...

A commercial client based on a smallholding near Johannesburg has recently upgraded to an incredible 52.8kW photovoltaic (PV) power system.This setup features a powerful 50kW Solis hybrid inverter and a robust 42.4kW battery backup, comprising eight 5k3 WeCo batteries and an additional WeCo HV box. This ensures an uninterrupted, reliable power supply.Designed to work...

We are excited to share that the Ridgeview Shopping Centre project in Roodeport, which features Rubicon-supplied lighting, has won the prestigious Spectrum Award and been named the Category B winner for Best Renovation/Expansion at this year’s Retail Design and Development Awards (RDDA). The awards recognise excellence in retail design and innovation.Rubicon’s range of lighting...

Powering Up Gqeberha! Thanks to Rubicon’s partnership with AIDC Eastern Cape, the city now boasts an ultra-fast charger, delivering top speeds for EV drivers in the region.Located at the iconic Nelson Mandela Bay stadium, the installation features the cutting-edge 150kW Wallbox Supernova DC charger.This powerful charger is designed to deliver ultra-fast charging for electric...

This Centurion homeowner is beaming with joy at their newly installed solar energy solution. We supplied them with two Tesla Powerwalls, two Solis 4.6kA grid-tied inverters, and 16 545W Trina Solar panels. This setup ensures they have a reliable and sustainable energy source for years to come.Project partner: D.H.E Solar ContractorsExplore our energy solutions:...

Find the Nearest Charger Locate charging stations in your area and across South Africa is easy with the Rubicon Charge app. Log into the app Grant location permissions A list of “Charge Points Nearby” will appear. Click on the left pointing arrow for the menu to appear Select the funnel to filter the Chargers...

We’re delighted to introduce our new Rubicon Charge app, designed for Electric Vehicle (EV) drivers in South Africa. Our newly developed EV charging app allows users to remotely monitor and control their EV charging sessions, find nearby chargers, receive real-time updates, and more. Locate & Control Your Charge Sessions Locate charging stations in your...

The Power Group’s Impofu Wind Farm in Oyster Bay, Eastern Cape, needed an off-grid solution for its site office to reduce its reliance on a diesel generator for power supply. Rubicon supplied a battery energy storage system (BESS) container which includes the first 50kW Solis inverters to be installed in parallel worldwide. The solution...