South Africa Sets the Pace for Africa: 42% of Power Output from Renewables

South Africa has joined the league of countries with a strong political will and practical plan to achieve a realistic target for the use of renewable sources of energy to meet the energy needs of her population. Earlier today, the South African government announced its plan to produce 42% of the country's total power output from renewable energy technologies in the next two decades.

This Friday, Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe will be kicking off a “Let’s Save Energy” campaign to enlighten the general public on government plans.