Gauteng government at the vanguard of SAs green economy plans – Business Day

By using cheap green energy as a national advantage, the government can attract investors to relocate all manner of industrial production to SA starting in Gauteng.

Second, the Gauteng provincial government will need to explore ways to initiate green hydrogen as an energy source for mobility opportunities focused on publicly owned and publicly subsidised bus fleets.

This will be accomplished by leveraging the bus subsidy and working with municipalities on phasing green hydrogen cell power into bus rapid transit (BRT) fleets.

The provincial governments partnership with Busmark, one of a cluster of investors in its N12 Corridor SEZ in the West Rand, directly supports this, as does the investment by Isondo Minerals, a fuel cell manufacturer, in its OR Tambo SEZ.

Third, a dedicated green hydrogen skills academy will need to be established to focus on the new competencies demanded by this fast-evolving sector with respect to production, value chain management and maintenance. This will potentially be embedded as a feature of the provinces expanding SEZ network.

Lastly, the provincial government is embedding strategic localisation, enterprise and supplier development initiatives with respect to the manufacturing of components, installation and servicing of renewable energy systems.

This is being done to facilitate a cohort of black industrialists and energy companies in providing and running the LSEG capabilities for industry. Both are critical because 70%-80% of the jobs created will be in the installation and maintenance part of the value chain, while a large percentage of the monetary benefit will go to the renewable energy manufacturers.

Engendering climate-resilient economies by investing in green hydrogen powerfuels is essential for humanity and nature. It will guarantee a shared future for all.

This article was paid for by the Gauteng department of economic development.

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