South Africa To Move From Coal, Nuclear To New Energy

Renewable energy to replace nuclear power in South Africa

30 August 2018 (Climate Action)

“The South African Government has approved a draft [plan] to increase renewable energy generation…Jacob Zuma, the former President, had proposed expanding the nuclear power sector by adding new nuclear capacity in excess of 9 gigawatt…[But after a vote of no confidence, he] was replaced by Cyril Ramaphosa…[His cabinet] approved the updated Integrated Resources Plan (IRP 2018) which will increase renewable energy capacity and… only 1 gigawatt worth of new coal capacity will be added by 2030 and there will be over 15 gigawatt of renewable energy used including hydropower, solar and wind…[A significant reduction in South Africa’s continent-leading greenhouse gas emissions will cause a] change in the energy mix post-2030,] mainly driven by decommissioning of old coal power plants that reach their end of life…[Following the approval of the new plan,] the UK announced plans to invest £56 million into South Africa to develop energy storage technology to help supply secure renewable power in the country…” click here for more

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