Chris Yelland, Managing Director at EE Business Intelligence, writes about the symbiotic relationship between industrialisation and clean energy.
A landmark study by the Development Bank of Southern Africa DBSA, Presidential Climate Commission PCC, National Planning Commission NPC and National Treasurys SA-TIED programme, stands as a counterpoint to the Ministry of Energy Electricitys recently gazetted Integrated Resource Plan for electricity, IRP 2025.
Published on 5 November 2025, the study represents the most comprehensive assessment yet of South Africas transition to a low-carbon power system, and combines advanced technical modelling with market analysis, policy review and financial diagnostics.