Government leans towards renewable energy but needs to grasp it with both hands
Despite policies for the expansion of renewables there has been resistance from Eskom, the government and unions
22 November 2020 - 11:56
Renewables have found favour with the SA government after President Cyril Ramaphosa’s economic recovery plan in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.
The intention is to procure half of the 11,800MW proposed additional capacity from renewables within two years as part of planned infrastructure growth and employment creation. This future growth in renewables as a source of electricity generation is appropriate...
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