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Balancing global expertise and local empowerment: South Africa's wind energy growth

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: South Africa's 33 wind farms were all built by international turbine manufacturers. Given the limitations of the local manufacturing industry, local companies will need to continue to rely on foreign expertise to expand the country's wind energy output. The establishment of such partnerships will significantly influence the extent to which future renewable energy projects generate jobs and benefit local communities. In a recent study HSRC researchers led by Krish Chetty looked at two wind farms to analyse how South Africa can best guide a just and inclusive transition to use of local resources.

Source: Human Science Research Council SA

DOI: 10.14749/30775418

Author: Human Sciences Research Council

Language: English

Topic: Sustainable Development and Policies

Subfield: Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law

Field: Environmental Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Decent work and economic growth, Industry, innovation and infrastructure, Affordable and clean energy

Open Access status: green

Funder: Human Sciences Research Council

OpenAlex ID: W7108439380

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