ABSTRACT
This chapter aims to demonstrate that not only does South Africa have an abundance of renewable energy in the form of sun, wind, etc., but that this energy can be harnessed to meet the energy needs of the country. I argue that a commitment to moving away from polluting coal and nuclear energy and towards renewable energy would contribute to a healthy environment as well as improved socio-economic conditions for all citizens, providing a path of economic development which would grow the economy in a sustainable manner.
