Global Markers in South Africa's Just Energy Transition

The document argues that a 'Just Energy Transition' in South Africa requires more than decarbonisation; it necessitates a radical socio-economic transformation involving 'energy democracy' and inclusive industrialisation. It highlights the role of the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Program (REIPPPP) and the importance of decentralised energy governance and regional leadership to ensure equitable benefits for marginalised communities.

• A truly 'Just Energy Transition' in South Africa requires a radical socio-economic transformation to achieve deep decarbonisation, social mitigation, and inclusive upstream industrialisation. This involves 'energy democracy,' which focuses on reconfiguring energy system ownership to include community-owned institutions and publicly owned utilities.
• The Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Program (REIPPPP) is identified as a transformative force that promotes industrialisation led by renewable energy, creating new opportunities for economic progress.
• The report advocates for decentralised energy governance and regional leadership, suggesting that energy systems should be driven by communities, sectors, and individual choices rather than solely by central institutions to ensure a more inclusive transition.

APA

South African Institute of International Affairs (2023). Global Markers in South Africa's Just Energy Transition. https://saiia.org.za/research/global-markers-in-south-africas-just-energy-transition/

Chicago

South African Institute of International Affairs. Global Markers in South Africa's Just Energy Transition. 2023. https://saiia.org.za/research/global-markers-in-south-africas-just-energy-transition/.

Wikipedia

{{cite report |author=South African Institute of International Affairs |title=Global Markers in South Africa's Just Energy Transition |date=6 December 2023 |url=https://saiia.org.za/research/global-markers-in-south-africas-just-energy-transition/ |access-date=17 August 2026 |via=Climate Insights Directory}}

BibTeX

@techreport{southafricaninstituteofinternationalaffairs2023global, author = {{South African Institute of International Affairs}}, title = {{Global Markers in South Africa's Just Energy Transition}}, institution = {South African Institute of International Affairs}, year = {2023}, month = dec, url = {https://saiia.org.za/research/global-markers-in-south-africas-just-energy-transition/}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }