28/10/2025
⚡ Building Skills for a Just Energy Transition
SHE in Energy Africa, in partnership with DESTEA, hosted a successful Solar Energy Training in the Matjhabeng Local Municipality, with students from Goldfields TVET College. While many participants had a foundational understanding of solar energy, the session revealed not only important knowledge gaps particularly around the business and socio-economic aspects of renewable energy but also a deep curiosity and eagerness to learn more about the industry. At the same time, there was a shared sense of frustration among students and community members who see large-scale renewable projects in their regions such as the Daamlagte Solar Project near Parys and the Sonvanger Solar Project in Theunissen yet feel disconnected from the opportunities these projects bring.
This sentiment reinforces the urgent need for greater awareness and education on:
🔹 How renewable projects are structured and financed
🔹 What socio-economic benefits they deliver
🔹 How local communities can meaningfully participate
Too often, misinformation, language barriers, and technical jargon create a gap between the industry and the very people it aims to uplift.
At SHE in Energy Africa, we believe real transformation begins with knowledge, access, and inclusion. Our mission is to ensure that communities are not just spectators, but active participants in South Africa’s clean energy future.
Mpolokeng Mokalobe Nozibele Bulawa
