Disruption to electricity sector on the cards
Transformation to low-carbon economy can only be achieved through technology
The SA energy sector faces pressing challenges, and needs to act with urgency. Policy commitments to a net-zero future, such as the Paris Agreement, means the transformation to a low-carbon economy must come at a pace that can only be achieved by using technology.
Disruption to the electricity sector is on the cards as governments worldwide ramp up renewables and transition away from fossil fuels. While renewable energy looks set to flourish with this backdrop, its intermittent nature means solutions will need to be found to keep grids stable. In addition, the industry is changing from a market based on commodity pricing to a market based on technology solutions to integrating renewable energy...
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