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To understand the role of a legal counsel department at a renewable energy company, Lehlogonolo Mohlala, Senior Legal Advisor/Associate at ENERTRAG South Africa, shares her insights. Her views extend to the legal department having to keep up-to-date with legal developments and the latest technology developments in the green energy sector. Q&A: Q1: Why would you suggest more legal professionals consider a career in the renewable energy industry / look to specialise in the industry? Lehlogonolo: Through the Integrated Resource Plan,…

As reported in the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) World Energy Transition Outlook 2022, the renewable energy sector will provide over 38 million jobs, with an addition 74.2 million in energy transition related sectors. However, despite the significance of the sector’s employment influence, gender gaps persist across the globe, with South Africa being no exception. “If our country is to join the global energy transition to keep the 1.5 degree climate target within reach, as well as meet our energy…