Monday, November 21, 2011

Renewables sector makes local content pledge as SA unveils new green deal

South Africa's emerging renewable-energy industry committed to a minimum local content level of 35% for the initial roll-out of renewables projects, but indicated that steps would be taken to raise that level towards government's aspirational target of 75% over time.

The commitment was made in a new 'Green Economy Accord', which was signed by government, business, labour and organised community groups at a ceremony held in Cape Town on Thursday.

Source and More here on Engineering News

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