Community buy-in and up-skilling are crucial factors for independent power producers (IPPs) to consider when embarking on a project, state South African experts. Community engagement by IPPs was the key message underpinning a discussion at the recently held Enlit Africa 2023 conference in Cape Town. “There are downstream opportunities for IPPs along the renewable energy value chain,” said Firfirey. She also stressed that community ownership in terms of IPP projects is crucial. DWS calls on IPPs to apply water use licenses for hydropower generationFirfirey said it is in “your best interest” to collaborate with other IPPs in your region.

Source: The North Africa Journal May 29, 2023 12:18 UTC