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South Africa’s energy transition has faltered in recent years with the ripples of political turmoil spreading to its regulatory frameworks and state-owned utility, hampering renewable energy auction rounds and transmission system development in the process. But a proposed change in the law may provide a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel for renewable energy developers
South Africa’s renewables procurement programme is no longer the only game in town for developers
BIDS IN South Africa’s auctions scheme was praised for its role in growing the country’s renewables base before it ran into difficulties
GOLDEN RULE Developers frustrated by the auction process are hoping to target the distributed energy market following a proposed change in licensing rules
KEY QUOTE It’s a positive sign for large energy users in South Africa because now they can build their own power generation up to 100 MW and reduce their dependence on Eskom ...
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