MEDIA COMMENTARY: SAPVIA’S RESPONSE TO SONA 2025
SAPVIA welcomes President Ramaphosa’s 2025 State of the Nation Address and supports the aspects that drive growth and progress in the renewable energy sector. The focus on energy reform and infrastructure investment, particularly in grid infrastructure, aligns with our mission to accelerate solar PV and drive broader renewable energy adoption. We share the vision of positioning South Africa as a leader in renewable energy and green manufacturing. With abundant, affordable green energy, we can produce globally competitive products and create more jobs in the process.
We commend progress made in energy policy, particularly the Electricity Regulation Amendment Act, which paves the way for a competitive electricity market. We need to outline clear action plans for acceleration of private sector investment and the development transmission infrastructure to integrate increased number of renewable energy projects.
SAPVIA also supports the commitment for skills development and localisation of renewable energy components where the country has comparative and competitive advantage, leveraging other economic benefits of the growing renewable energy sector.
To secure a sustainable energy future, we call for decisive action to implement reforms, incentivise rooftop solar adoption, and strengthen public-private collaboration. Now is the time to unlock South Africa’s full renewable energy potential.
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About SAPVIA
- The Solar PV Industry Association body SAPVIA speaks for the solar PV industry in South Africa.
- For more information, visit sapvia.co.za
Issued by Alkemi Collective on behalf of SAPVIA
