Renewable energy projects are part of SA’s vision for a healthy energy mix that includes gas, coal, nuclear and biomass, among others. Much of the rest of the world is following the same policy road map, which has in-built recognition of the strengths and weaknesses of each energy component. Neither nuclear nor renewable energy can enjoy 100% energy dominance. Instead, a neat interplay of various energy sources is deemed a secure energy future for our country. Yet the general narrative has been that Eskom is asphyxiating renewable independent power producers (IPPs) by its brazen refusal to sign them up, which some "experts" claim is premised on plans to create space for nuclear energy. But Eskom is not distorting the national energy policy by cherry-picking nuclear at the expense of renewables. We have been designated by Cabinet to procure, build and own the proposed new nuclear power plant. Similarly, the IPPs have been assigned, by the Integrated Resource Plan, the responsibility ...
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