In November 2023, South Africa experienced a dramatic surge in solar energy adoption, with only 4% of homes having solar panels. The market has seen explosive growth, fueled by a staggering 184% increase in renewable energy equipment imports in the second quarter of 2023. South Africa is scrambling to harness the power of the sun in a race against the clock to avoid complete grid collapse, but this rapid shift presents a unique challenge: ensuring a sustainable solar future while the nation teeters on the brink of an energy crisis. Solar waste crisis looms.
In November 2023, South Africa experienced a dramatic surge in solar energy adoption, with only 4% of homes having solar panels. The market has seen explosive growth, fueled by a staggering 184% increase in renewable energy equipment imports in the second quarter of 2023. South Africa is scrambling to harness the power of the sun […]