<P> Renewable energy in South Africa is energy that is obtained from renewable resources, those which naturally replenish themselves, such as; sunlight, wind, tides, waves, rain, biomass, and geothermal heat . Renewable energy focuses on four core areas including; electricity generation, air and water heating / cooling, transportation, and rural energy services . The energy sector in South Africa is an important component of global energy regimes due to the country's innovation and advances in renewable energy . South Africa's contribution to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions is ranked as moderate and its per capita emission rate is higher than the global average . Energy demand within the country is expected to rise steadily and double by 2025 . </P> <P> Of all of the renewable energies in South Africa, solar power holds the most potential . Because of the country's geographic location, it receives large amounts of radiative energy which is useful in the solar electricity sector . Another renewable energy in South Africa with high potential is wind energy . Due to the high wind velocity on the coast of the country, Cape Town has implemented multiple wind farms which are successful in generating significant amounts of electricity for residents . Renewable energy systems in the long - term are comparable or cost slightly less than non-renewable sources . Biomass is currently the largest renewable energy contributor in South Africa with 9 - 14% of the total energy mix . Renewable energy systems are costly to implement in the beginning but provide high economic returns in the long - run . </P> <P> The two main barriers accompanying renewable energy in South Africa are; the energy innovation system, and the high cost of renewable energy technologies . The Renewable Energy Independent Power Producers Procurement Programme (REI4P) suggests that the cost associated with renewable energy will equal the cost of non-renewable energy by 2030 . Renewable energy is becoming more efficient, inexpensive, and widely used . South Africa has an abundance of renewable resources that can effectively supply the country's energy . </P> <P> South Africa is currently a member of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) which is an international organization that promotes the use of renewable energy policies . The IRENA aims at providing countries with tools to create policies and the transition of technology necessary for renewable energy . It provides an assessment of resources, finance management, policy and legal framework and the capacity of the energy sector . </P>

Reasons why south africa should include renewable energy in its energy mix
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