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New Energy Paradigm in South Africa: Paper

New Energy Paradigm in South Africa: Paper

August 2, 2022 | ,

In this paper, the authors advance a ‘mission-oriented’ approach to reconceptualize energy megaprojects within a systemic, cross-sectoral, and challenge-driven policy framework for energy transition. The authors discuss this mission-oriented approach through a deep dive on the South African experience of energy megaprojects with a focus on the restructuring of its public utility, Eskom, as well as opportunities for sustainable industrialization.

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<strong>Are current policies sufficient to support South Africa’s renewable energy goals?</strong>

Are current policies sufficient to support South Africa’s renewable energy goals?

February 2, 2022 |

The Government of South Africa has ambitious plans to accelerate the adoption of renewable energy. But are current policy settings sufficient to achieve these objectives? The renewable energy sector currently contributes only a small share of total electricity generation in South Africa: in 2019 wind and solar accounted for 3% and 1% of total generation, respectively. Installed capacity increased tenfold in as many years, from 0.9 gigawatts (GW) in 2011 to 9.6 GW in 2020.

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Eskom launches Renewable Energy Tariff programme to meet clean energy commitments

Eskom launches Renewable Energy Tariff programme to meet clean energy commitments

September 8, 2021 |

South African electricity public utility, Eskom has launched a Renewable Energy Tariff pilot programme to engage with businesses who need to meet their renewable energy commitments. The programme aims to source clean electricity supply to Eskoms customers, with up to 100 per cent supply from renewable sources. This would enable businesses to meet their clean energy targets, without entering into long-term Power Purchase Agreements or investing capital in their own renewable energy generators.

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