Realities, roadblocks and readiness for a new energy future

South Africa’s renewables sector is at a critical juncture. As demand accelerates and policy shifts reshape the landscape, developers, funders, and government are navigating a complex transition.

BDO’s 2025 Renewables Research Report brings together first-hand insights from industry stakeholders to better understand what’s driving — and delaying — the sector’s growth.

What’s inside the report?

• Grid congestion is at a breaking point.

68% of respondents cite infrastructure constraints as a key challenge, particularly in high-resource regions. Projects are ready — but can’t plug in.

• Policy uncertainty persists.

Over 75% of stakeholders say shifting regulations and approval processes are slowing progress and increasing investor risk.

• Funding appetite remains high.

• Localisation targets under pressure.

Developers warn that localisation rules may slow deployment, limit competitiveness, and stall innovation unless recalibrated.

Who should read this?

Whether you're a project developer, financier, government agency or private investor, this research is built to help you:

• Understand the real barriers slowing renewable rollout
• Identify where the opportunities lie in 2025 and beyond
• Make informed, data-backed strategic decisions

 Download the full report