Green energy sector sees red over tariffs
Itac plan aimed at boosting local manufacturing seen as misguided
11 May 2025 - 10:04
The renewable energy sector is up in arms over plans to raise customs duties on imported materials used to manufacture solar power products.
With just four working days left to comment on the proposed components tariffs, the sector has warned that they will have dire consequences on South Africa’s already hobbled manufacturing capacity...
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