Cabinet is holding up the IRP — and the move to mixed energy
Renewable energy experts have also reported that the sector is on track to meet the 2030 goal to connect 20GW of renewable power to the grid
01 October 2019 - 12:26
Policy uncertainty for SA’s energy mix has discouraged investor confidence in the sector. Without an updated policy there is no framework to procure the generation of new energy.
The draft 2019 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) supports an energy mix of coal, gas, nuclear and renewables. It was reported that National Treasury allocated about R200bn towards renewable energy, but without a policy commitment from the government these funds remain inaccessible. ..
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