Africa’s energy demands are surging, driven by rapid population growth and industrial expansion. Industries are now frantically seeking reliable and affordable power alternatives to run their operations but the current reliance on imported solar technology, from panels, to inverters and batteries, leaves the continent vulnerable.
Repairs are delayed, components become scarce, and the whole system falters when global supply chains hit a snag. It's a fragile setup, plain and simple, and one that Africa can't afford to rely on.
Which is why the prospect of building inverters and lithium batteries locally, designed for South Africa’s specific needs, is so incredibly promising. In stimulating domestic production, industries can tackle the twin challenges of increasingly erratic grid access and spiralling energy costs. This is, however, no longer just a golden opportunity, but…
