South Africa’s power utility would do well to consider swapping out expensive new coal-powered capability for renewables.
- Professor of Physics, University of Johannesburg
For South Africa decommissioning its nuclear plant Koeberg is a reality that cannot be ignored much longer.
South African President Jacob Zuma’s efforts to promote his unpopular nuclear project are weakening him politically but he still seems keen to pursue it.
Eskom’s stand threatens the viability of the entire renewable energy sector in South Africa, something which plays into the hands of those pro coal and nuclear.
Si le gouvernement sud-africain n’entend pas renoncer au déploiement du nucléaire dans le pays, ses chances d’y parvenir sont sérieusement diminuées.
The South African government is not giving up on its push for a controversial nuclear power plan. But it’s chances of succeeding have been greatly reduced.
A ruling by a South African court makes it unlikely that the country will see any nuclear development in the foreseeable future.
South Africa’s energy sector is perhaps at its most fluid and unpredictable stage it has ever been in.
South Africa’s Minister of Finance, Pravin Gordhan, downplayed the topic of energy in his budget speech. There is good that can be taken from this.
South Africa has a new energy plan. Renewable energy in the form of wind, gas and solar feature high on its agenda.
There are fears that that the nuclear build in South Africa is being driven for the benefit of the politically connected rather than the national good.
South Africa’s nuclear plans have been put on hold. In light of recent events in the country, pressure is being put on the government to halt the process.
President Zuma indicated a welcome slowdown in the South African government’s stated intention to invest in nuclear power plants.
Solar power is a key piece of South Africa’s energy puzzle.
South Africa has plans to build new power stations despite many calling for no nuclear energy in the country.
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