We are on track to meet one NDP goal: renewable energy
The sector is crucial for the green economy and our future, as spelt out in the National Development Plan
18 September 2019 - 14:00
The National Development Plan (NDP) is designed as a blueprint to grow the economy, eliminate poverty and reduce inequality by 2030. More specifically, it calls for improving energy infrastructure in a sustainable way, increasing investments in energy efficiency, reducing carbon emissions by diversifying the energy mix, and procuring at least 20GW of renewable energy by the stated deadline.
In addition, the NDP accentuates the revision of the national electrification plan to ensure 90% grid access by 2030, with the balance met through quality off-grid technologies...
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