South Africa’s ambitious renewable energy masterplan has been approved, but will need huge funding and co-ordination between government departments.

Speaking to Energy Source, Dion George, South Africa’s minister of the environment, fisheries and forestry, said all the other countries remain committed to the partnership.

Why should South Africa manufacture renewable energy systems? In 2023 alone, the country spent over R17.5 billion (US$905 million) on solar and battery imports.