South Africa’s new electricity law is good news for electricity market reform. But big hurdles still need to be overcome before success is achieved.
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South Africa’s roadmap to renewable energy has to make sure that electricity will be durable and equitable for all its residents.
After 30 years of democracy, South Africa is in a deep electricity crisis which can only be solved if the government moves speedily to set up solar and wind plants.
South Africa’s national electricity plan is being finalised. A scientist argues that an energy mix of nuclear, clean coal, renewable energy and gas is urgently needed to end 15 years of power cuts.
As South Africa heads towards elections, there is no quick fix solution to the electricity crisis in the country. What exactly are the political parties promising voters?
The key to a successful energy transition away from coal is good institutional quality supported by anti-corruption procedures and clear rules.
A growing number of people are opting to generate their own renewable energy and escape load shedding.
Some work is already being done to enhance the tourism sector’s environmental sustainability.
South Africa’s fiscal situation is arguably at its worst in the post-apartheid era but the proposed solutions are contentious.
The recovery of South Africa’s power generating sector is still far from being realised.
South Africa could end power blackouts if it implemented a plan to balance renewable energy capacity, time-of-use tariffs and ended the power utility’s monopoly.
The book shows how parts of South Africa now fester with organised crime.
The era of stocking pantries and keeping our fridges and freezers full is over.
South Africa faces the possibility of record electricity shortages and catastrophic scenarios such as a complete grid collapse.
South Africa’s laws designed to protect whistleblowers need urgent reform.
Nothing will save Eskom in its present configuration.
South Africa’s courts are likely to set a high bar in cases brought against the government’s most recent state of disaster declaration.
South Africa’s minister of finance should have used the bailout of Eskom to fast-track its split and introduce the private sector into the electricity sector.
Very little attention has been paid to the justice implications of electricity distribution.
Deciding on the best system isn’t a simple matter. There’s a bewildering array of jargon to sift through and many elements to consider.
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Professor of Physics, University of Johannesburg
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Senior Research Fellow, Johannesburg Institute for Advanced Study, University of Johannesburg
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Professor of Technology Management, University of Pretoria
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Consulting Economist; and Senior Research Fellow University of Johannesburg, University of Johannesburg
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Visiting Adjunct Professor, African Energy Leadership Centre, Wits Business School, University of the Witwatersrand
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Professor of Political Studies, University of Johannesburg
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Professor in Engineering, Stellenbosch University
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Professor of Economics, University of Pretoria
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Distinguished Professor of Sustainable Development, Stellenbosch University
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Visiting Adjunct Professor, School of Governance, University of the Witwatersrand
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Associate professor, University of Cape Town
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Researcher in Renewable Energy, University of Cape Town
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Political Scientist, University of the Western Cape
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Associate Professor and Director of Rhodes Business School, Rhodes University
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Professor at the Graduate School of Business, University of Cape Town
