Renewable energy can boost township economy
Enabling infrastructure for socioeconomic integration is the foundation for doing business with rest of the world, writes Jacob Mamabolo
As the Gauteng city region and SA continue to do more business with the continent and the rest of the world, enabling infrastructure for socioeconomic integration is the key foundation. Discussions about regional integration and continental co-operation between cities, such as the Cape-to-Cairo 26Cities Project, have also brought in sharp focus the importance of infrastructure planning, development and integration. As Africa’s leaders discuss the implementation of initiatives such as the Inga hydroelectric scheme, Gauteng’s contribution to national and regional development continues to gain ground. The most significant platform for this was the hosting of the Biennial Gauteng Infrastructure Investment conference, which brought together more than 1,000 delegates, including representatives of megacities such as Lagos. The provision and implementation of renewable energy solutions has also become second nature and a necessary twin to the construction and built environment in SA. Energy...
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