Renewable energy delays irk Moagi

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LETLHAKANE: Minerals and Energy minister, Lefoko Moagi, recently expressed his frustration at delays in the implementation of key renewable energy projects, as government redoubles its efforts to meet local and global clean energy targets.

Speaking at a renewable energy projects briefing last week, Moagi told officials that progress should be accelerated, or those responsible would face severe consequences.

Moagi’s ire was sparked by revelations from Mukani Thapelo of the ministry’s Policy and Energy Development Unit who disclosed that two key projects were lagging: the 100MW Solar PV project set for a 195-hectare farm and the 100MW wind power project set for a 100 square kilometre site.

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Renewable energy delays irk Moagi

LETLHAKANE: Minerals and Energy minister, Lefoko Moagi, recently expressed his frustration at delays in the implementation of key renewable energy projects, as government redoubles its efforts to meet local and global clean energy targets.

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