“The just energy transition is gathering pace and creating opportunity,” Ramaphosa said. He described the project, developed by Seriti Green, a subsidiary of Seriti Resources, as proof that South African companies are taking a leading role in building the country’s renewable energy sector. Once completed, the 900 MW hybrid development will combine wind, solar and battery storage, making it the country’s largest hybrid energy facility. Although coal remains the dominant source of electricity, he noted that renewable energy has grown significantly, rising from just 2% of locally generated electricity in 2016 to 9% in 2024. South Africa now has nearly 16 GW of installed renewable energy capacity, while projects totalling 32 GW are expected to connect to the grid by 2030.