The Medupi and Kusile coal power stations, which were supposed to power two million homes, have become a symbol of South Africa's chronic problems. The plants are nearly a decade late and billions over budget, and they are mired in corruption and mismanagement.
The world can decarbonise at a faster pace if governments get out of the way. South Africa s solar rooftop panel capacity rose from 983 MW in March 2022 to 4.74 GW last month with more coming. But an ill-conceived Make In South Africa policy could stall the benefits of cheaper Chinese solar panels