An energy expert calls on the government to support small businesses and households move to renewable energy
Coal still dominates the domestic energy mix, providing 81.4% of the total system load, according to the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research
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REI4P already has and will continue to yield thousands of employment opportunities
Radebe says nuclear energy will remain one of the mechanisms government will use to diversity its sources of energy in the future
The country may have to consider nuclear power again in about 2023 if the economy were to grow strongly
The strategic intent of Eskom Holdings Limited is to build the power base for sustainable growth and development, gene-rating a sustainable foundation for growth and creating value for stakeholders and society, while reducing the safety, health and environmental impact of our operations.
Environmental groups call for more involvement as the draft does not provide viable solutions to energy poverty or address transformation
Good progress is being made to reduce South Africa’s reliance on a few primary energy sources
Liquified natural gas needs to be part if SA’s energy mix particularly with the electricity grid being under so much pressure
Analysts approve of the choice of finance and public enterprise ministers, but worry about energy and water