One key focus area for the region’s power pool is readying grids in Southern Africa for increased renewable energy output. Stephen Dihwa, Executive Director of the Southern African Power Pool, said the region’s glaring challenge is addressing the lack of access to electricity. He said regional collaboration and international partnerships need to be leveraged to increase investment in the region’s energy sector. Tackling energy challenges in Southern Africa through interconnectednessPetroSA COO Sesakho Magadla said SADC faces several challenges. The power pool is also discussing policies to assess the potential for renewable energy sources and their impact on the region’s electricity grids.

Source: The North Africa Journal October 09, 2024 09:32 UTC