GLASGOW, Scotland — The United States and several European countries plan to provide funds and expertise to help South Africa ditch coal and roll out more renewable energy. German officials said South Africa will receive about $8.5 billion in loans and grants over five years to manage the country’s transition away from coal-fired power plants, which are a major source of greenhouse gas emissions. South Africa gets about 90% of its electricity from coal-fired plants. German Environment Minister Svenja Schulze said the partnership announced Tuesday, which is also backed by Britain, France and the European Union, “has the potential to become a blueprint for other regions.” One focus of the initiative will be helping to create new jobs for tens of thousands of people in South Africa’s coal mining industry.