JOHANNESBURG - As South Africa continues its transition to renewable energy, securing project financing remains a significant challenge for developers and investors.
According to Nontokozo Nkosi, Director of Project Development at AMEA Power South Africa and Treasurer of the South African Wind Energy Association, accessing equity funding is increasingly difficult.
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As a result she said the country needs to accelerate procurement not only at the development level but also by investing in grid infrastructure, which remains under strain.
Nkosi continued this conversation on eNCA discussing ways to overcome financing barriers in South Africa’s renewable energy sector ensuring that women can compete on a level playing field