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South Africa’s energy future lies in innovation
Consumers responded to load-shedding by installing solar energy. In response, Eskom chose higher tariffs instead of encouraging the move to clean energy
Renewable energy could keep SA’s data centres lit and reliable
When one query to ChatGPT uses the same amount of electricity to power a light bulb for 20 minutes, it makes sense to drive the artificial intelligence revolution using solar and…
To extend or not to extend the life of coal-fired power stations, that is the question
How do we balance a reliable supply of electricity and ending load-shedding with the critical issue of climate change and moving to cleaner energy?
Renewable energy hits the red light as electricity minister shoots it down
Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has argued that renewable energy will not have enough baseload to power the country and avoid a total blackout
Fixing Eskom can’t come soon enough
Separating Eskom into generation, transmission and distribution could play a significant role in reducing power cuts
COP27 must work out how to cut carbon and still develop African economies
Negotiations must find pathways for Africa to deliver electricity for economic empowerment while spending less on harmful fuels.
Fix Eskom’s power stations to stop the energy crisis
The state must take control of energy supply to increase capacity with funding from the Public Investment Corporation and the South African Reserve Bank rather than relying on…
Just transition could secure access to cleaner energy sources in Africa
A researcher says Africa’s huge renewable energy potential could save lives from air pollution
OPINION|Nuclear is South Africa’s energy solution
Small modular nuclear reactors can help South Africa transition to a low-carbon economy
OPINION| Energy security and geopolitics: Why nuclear power makes sense
Coal commits climate sins so wind and solar energy are good alternatives but suffer intermittency — and now the European Union is reclassifying nuclear as green energy
South Africa must design an energy transition that creates jobs and growth
Appropriate policy, supported by a social compact by labour, business, communities and the government, can maximise the opportunities of the just transition
Global leaders must implement their climate commitments
As the just transition gathers momentum and renewable energy becomes more affordable, countries around the world taking climate action. South Africa must follow suit
Deep seabed mining a threat to Africa’s coral reefs
The deep oceans are a fragile final frontier, largely unknown and untouched but mining companies and governments — other than those in Africa — are eying its mineral riches
Renewable energy can create about 231 400 jobs up to 2030
The switch to alternative energy is crucial for employment, economic growth and decarbonisation
South Africans will pay for the costly electricity from DRC’s Inga 3 dam
A new report says power from the hydroelectric scheme is more expensive than energy from solar and wind