May 18May 18 It looks like higher import tariffs on renewable energy equipment are being planned, in the name of "stimulating local production of components in the renewable energy supply chain"."One of South Africa’s largest electrical product distributors warned that planned import tariffs on renewable energy equipment could keep solar self-generation out of reach for lower-income households.The International Trade Administration Commission (ITAC) recently published its preliminary determinations after a year-long review of import tariffs for solar, wind, and battery components.ITAC recommended that the trade minister align South Africa’s import duties on renewable components to World Trade Organisation rates.In many cases, the tariff rate is 15% of the declared value of the goods. South Africa already imposed a 10% tariff on solar panels and modules in June 2025.ITAC also recommended that the minister impose an additional 15% ad valorem duty on assembled lithium-ion batteries.The measures are aimed at stimulating local production of components in the renewable energy supply chain, balanced with ensuring local deployment of renewables."New import tariffs will reserve solar power for rich Sout...One of South Africa’s largest electrical product distributors warned that planned import tariffs on renewable equipment could keep self-generation with solar out of lower-income households’ reach. Edited May 18May 18 by Yellow Measure
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