nvestment needed: South Africa has potential to become a leading producer and user of renewables. (Dwayne Senior/Getty Images)
South Africa is making progress in its green energy transition. While coal still dominates the country’s energy mix, growth in renewables and renewable infrastructure — particularly in the private sector — has been exponential. In 2023, the country imported more than R17.5 billion worth of solar equipment, or about $964 million worth, according to data…