GreenCape in partnership with the Western Cape Government Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning (DEA & DP) has published a guide to support executive investment decisions for investing in renewable energy. The primary audience for this document is C-suite, executive and business decision-makers as it outlines practical considerations for implementing and financing renewable energy interventions and building energy resilience.
This guide:
- Is for executive decision makers
- Is focused on renewable energy options for businesses
- Provides objective information to support investment decisions
This guide covers the following:
- A snapshot of the landscape of renewable energy in South Africa
- Key business considerations for implementing renewable energy
- Five steps towards building energy resilience for businesses
- Renewable energy options for businesses: Embedded generation and wheeling
- Benefits of building robust energy infrastructure
- Incentives available to businesses integrating renewable energy
- Hurdles to anticipate when implementing renewable energy in businesses
- Relevant entities and useful resources
To support this executive guide for investing in renewable energy, the key investment opportunities in renewable energy in South Africa can be found in GreenCape’s 2025 market intelligence reports.
Contact energy@green cape.co.za for further support.