Author: NJ Ayuk

$99 Billion Is A Huge Goal: The Pursuit Of Renewables In South Africa

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South Africa has been setting a positive example for its approach to ensuring a just energy transition. Not only is South Africa embracing renewables energy projects, but it is also wisely pursuing several proactive measures to generate the necessary funding. One such approach is the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Program (REIPPPP), which focused on incentivizing private-sector investment in biomass, wind, and small hydro. The government operated the program between 2011 and 2015 to address energy poverty and extend access to clean electricity. This effort gave South Africa over 6,000 megawatts (MW) of renewable generation capacity. Due to its…

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