1 min readBy Stephanie Borchardt
COLLECTIVE WELLBEING: Renewable energy was promised as a path to prosperity — what happened?
By Stephanie BorchardtSouth Africa
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South Africa’s Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme has delivered infrastructure at scale, but its corporate, market-driven design prioritises private capital accumulation over community development.
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- 26 words · 1 min read
- Published
- October 1, 2026
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- Stephanie Borchardt
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- Daily Maverick