In the first six months of 2023, South Africa imported 3.4GW of solar panels from China - reflecting the second biggest increase after Europe, new report shows.
Getty ImagesA new report shows that 3.4GW of solar panels were imported – which, at peak production, is equivalent to the generation capacity of Duvha or Matla power stations.For climate change news and analysis, go to South Africa quadrupled its solar panel imports from China in the first half of 2023 to 3.4GW – which, at peak production, amounts to nearly the generation capacity of Eskom's Duvha or Matla power stations.
"In the last 12 months, South Africa imported 4GW of solar panels from China, which would generate electricity equivalent to around 3% of its annual demand," the report indicated.
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