SA needs 8GW a year of renewable energy, says climate commission
President’s panel says it’s quickest way out of crisis
01 June 2023 - 23:41
An ambitious rollout of solar and wind power that will increase the share of renewables in SA’s energy mix from 7% to 40% by 2030 offers the quickest route out of the electricity crisis. This is also the cheapest option for building the type of energy sector SA needs in order to stick to its global climate commitments, according to the Presidential Climate Commission (PCC).
The PCC, which was established in 2020 by President Cyril Ramaphosa to advise on matters such as the just energy transition, on Thursday published a set of recommendations on electricity planning in SA...
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