
Tailwinds drive up renewable energy sector
VREDENBURG - South Africa's wind energy sector is growing.
Wind farms contributed over 46 gigawatt hours to the national grid by 2023.
READ | China first-quarter emissions fell despite rising power demand
Energy producers laud the Electricity Regulation Amendment Act, which they view as a step towards eliminating blackouts. eNCA reporter Nobesuthu Hejana filed this report.

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