- South Africa’s Deputy Minister of Energy and Electricity, Samantha Graham-Maré, is pleased to announce the successful registration of 2GW of renewable energy projects with the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) during the third quarter of this year which includes the 475MW Notsi solar project in the Free State.
- This achievement pushes us past 3.3GW of new renewable capacity in 2024.
“This surge in renewable energy investment is a clear sign that we are heading in the right direction,” said Deputy Minister Graham-Maré. “It demonstrates that confidence in South Africa’s renewable energy market is growing, and we will build on this momentum. Our goal is to accelerate even more gigawatts of renewable energy by continuing to remove unnecessary institutional red tape and making South Africa an even more attractive proposition for investors.”
“South Africa’s potential for renewable energy is immense, and as a department, we remain committed to supporting and enabling this growth. We are working tirelessly to ensure that more projects come online, which will not only strengthen our energy security but also spur job creation and economic growth,” added Graham-Maré.
This announcement underscores the importance of continued collaboration between government and private sector partners as we work to build a resilient and sustainable energy future for all South Africans.
Link to the list of registered projects on the NERSA website (Electricity>Registration>Registered entities).
Author: Bryan Groenendaal
