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Low-carbon buildings dominated proceed allocations at 61%. The market is increasingly characterized by local currency denomination and a strong connection to the Greater Bay Area, with total GBA-domiciled issuance reaching USD 6.4 billion. 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It details various financing models—including outright purchase, debt finance, and Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs)—and provides pricing benchmarks for 2025/26. The brief highlights the role of municipal feed-in tariffs and national tax incentives, while warning of risks related to changing utility tariff structures and policy shifts.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"greenca-000136#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"The levelised cost of electricity (LCOE) for embedded solar PV in South Africa has fallen below many electricity tariffs since 2022, driven by lower global component costs and rising utility tariffs. 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