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South Africa Orders 4.6 GW of Batteries, No New Solar

South Africa Orders 4.6 GW of Batteries, No New Solar

Oct 15, 2026 | Battery Technology, Policy & Regulations, Renewable Energy, Smartgrids

South Africa has told the market to build 4,600 MW of battery storage and 5,000 MW of new gas-fired power — and not one megawatt of new wind or solar. The Section 34 determination signed on 7 October 2026 by Electricity and Energy Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa...