Standard Bank announced that it has finalised its participation in THE government’s Energy Bounce Back Loan Guarantee Scheme, which offers affordable solar loans to both personal and business clients.

A World Skills task in Mpumalanga. Image supplied by Rory Macnamara | Plumbing Africa
It is now accepting applications from personal and business clients, as well as aspiring Standard Bank clients looking to take up the offering. The scheme, which is now active, forms part of the government’s efforts to curb the impact of persistent energy constraints on economic growth, as well as assisting with the country’s aim to reduce carbon emissions.