Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. In the first half of 2023, South Africa imported over $2.5 billion worth of solar panels, inverters, and lithium-ion cells and battery packs. This is according to analysis from Johannesburg-based Gaylor Montmasson-Clair, a Senior Economist at Trade, Industrial Policy Strategies … Continue reading Construction Has Started At Africa’s First Dedicated Gigawatt-Hour Battery Factory In Cape Town