Solar Generation
South Africa’s power crisis is no secret, and this, coupled with global commitment to transition toward net zero, and the case for the transition to renewable energy, is clear.
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South Africa’s power crisis is no secret, and this, coupled with global commitment to transition toward net zero, and the case for the transition to renewable energy, is clear.
South Africa’s long-term zero-emissions goals have been considerably bolstered by the recent financial close of the first Renewable Independent Power Producer Programme (REIPPP) Bid Window 5 deals.
The projects valued at R7.7 billion and with a capacity of 280MW are expected to be constructed and online before November 2024.
Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe insists that coal will continue to play a critical part in electricity generation in South Africa.
Axel van Trotsenburg, managing director of operations at the World Bank, said that while the Komati Power Station repowering and repurposing project is a step in the right direction towards a just energy transition, it’s one that will need to be replicated extensively and rapidly in South Afric...