Experts say new energy plan is ‘wishful thinking’ and lacks ambition
Road map is said to undermine aspirations to grow economy and achieve energy security
08 January 2024 - 05:00
The draft Integrated Resources Plan (IRP) 2023, meant to replace the 2019 version, has been criticised widely for lack of detail and failure to provide viable and affordable solutions to SA’s energy crisis.
Experts say that the plan, a road map for energy planning and private and public procurement of new generation capacity, undermines SA’s aspirations to grow the economy and achieve energy security by speeding up investment in new renewable energy...
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