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Don’t expect a reprieve in electricity prices anytime soon
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New energy plan sends mixed signals to investors
The draft IRP 2023 scales back renewable projects viewed as a key source of economic growth
‘South Africa on a path to unjust transition’
The country needs a greener economy but energy specialists say policymakers must ensure the creation of a fairer economy in the process
Energy subsidies tripled since 2017, hitting R172-billion in 2020
The social costs of fossil fuel combustion are about R550-billion a year, according to a new report
The nuclear option: Should it carry South Africa’s baseload?
Some argue that nuclear power will get us to our clean energy goals faster, but other experts say it is unsafe, unaffordable and unnecessary
Critical climate plans hang on future international finance
Failing to invest in a greener economy could cost South Africa trillions, but calls to mobilise capital come amid fiscal strain
‘Gear up for electric cars’
South Africa is behind others on e-mobility policy. But it’s not too late