What will it take to put South Africa on a path to inclusive economic growth? South Africa’s Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS), to be presented on 21 October 2026, comes at a time of persistently low economic growth, high…
Value, Power, and Embeddedness in the South African Wind Turbine Towers Manufacturing Sector: Implications for industrial policy South African wind turbine manufacturing could enable the country’s renewable energy transition to support industrial development, technological upgrading, decent work, and greater domestic…
Renewable energy localisation in South Africa could transform the country’s growing investment in clean energy into stronger domestic industries, new skills, and secure employment. South Africa already has firms capable of manufacturing renewable energy components. However, irregular demand, weak enforcement,…
Kenya’s energy transition is supported by an extensive national policy framework, but implementation remains inconsistent at county level. County governments have significant energy-planning responsibilities, yet many lack the funding, technical expertise, data, and institutional systems needed to translate national ambitions…
Renewable energy manufacturing in Kenya could enable the country to capture more of the industrial value generated by its growing clean energy market. Renewable sources supplied approximately 81% of Kenya’s grid electricity in 2025, while decentralised renewable energy supported 48,280…
Renewable energy manufacturing through Kenya’s counties could help the country capture more of the industrial and employment benefits generated by its clean energy transition. Kenya obtains approximately 81% of its electricity from renewable sources, but most renewable energy technologies and…
Formalising work in Kenya’s renewable energy SMMEs is essential if the country’s energy transition is to create decent jobs and sustainable local enterprises. Kenya’s renewable energy sector already supports thousands of workers, but much of this employment remains casual, temporary,…
Renewable energy localisation could enable South Africa’s transition to cleaner energy to support domestic manufacturing, industrial development, and decent employment. However, growing demand for renewable energy and battery storage has not yet translated into sufficient local production or secure jobs…
The growth of Ghana's photovoltaic industry presents an important opportunity to expand renewable energy access while supporting industrial development, decent work, and gender equity. However, Ghana currently imports most of the technologies and components used in its growing solar market…
Kenya renewable energy sector growth presents an important opportunity to advance industrial development, create decent work, and promote gender-equitable development. However, expanding renewable energy generation does not automatically ensure that Kenyan firms, workers, women, and communities receive a fair share…