A mix of wind, solar photovoltaics, and some natural gas would be more cost-effective than Inga 3 for South Africa and the DRC.
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Unpacking what South Africa's new energy plan says about nuclear energy.
South Africa will introduce the carbon tax which should be used to ensure benefits to poor communities.
South Africa's sunshine and coastlines are ideal for renewable energy generation but the country's struggling to take advantage of this.
The state capture inquiry will look at why former president Jacob Zuma pursued a dodgy nuclear deal.
South Africa's new energy plan is set to be announced.
Solar power technology has huge potential for Africa. But there are some barriers.
South Africa's power utility would do well to consider swapping out expensive new coal-powered capability for renewables.
South African President Jacob Zuma's efforts to promote his unpopular nuclear project are weakening him politically but he still seems keen to pursue it.
Eskom's stand threatens the viability of the entire renewable energy sector in South Africa, something which plays into the hands of those pro coal and nuclear.
Africa's energy potential remains under-exploited, the energy entrepreneur is well-positioned to take advantage of the opportunities presented by the energy sector.
South Africa's Minister of Finance, Pravin Gordhan, downplayed the topic of energy in his budget speech. There is good that can be taken from this.
The end of fossil fuels is approaching fast. But the question remains of what to do with those that remain, waiting to be sold.
South Africa has a new energy plan. Renewable energy in the form of wind, gas and solar feature high on its agenda.
Vietnam recently cancelled it's plans for the procurement of nuclear energy. There are lessons South Africa can take from this.
The process of decarbonisation is a complex one for South Africa, as most its power supply comes from coal.
South African Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan left energy analysts disappointed by not discussing the topic in much detail.
South Africa his rich in minerals that, combined with the development of nanotechnology, can be used to help it develop new energy technologies.
Research and development is critical if South Africa wants to effectively increase its renewable energy output.
South Africa has been slow to adopt renewable energy sources. One option, which has proved successful elsewhere, would be to install solar photovoltaic panels on rooftops in low-income areas.
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Professor of Physics, University of Johannesburg
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Associate Professor of Economics, University of Pretoria
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Research Fellow, International Relations, The Sussex Energy Group, Centre for Global Political Economy, University of Sussex
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Professor of Technology Management, University of Pretoria
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Head: Knowledge Economy and Scientific Advancement, Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection
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Smith Conservation Fellow, University of California Santa Barbara
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Lecturer in Chemistry, University of the Witwatersrand
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Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry, University of the Witwatersrand
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Professor working on climate change mitigation, inequality, sustainable development and energy policy, University of Cape Town
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Climate Justice Campaigner with 350Africa.org, PhD in Philosophy (Climate Ethics), University of Washington
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PhD Candidate in energy and industrial policy, economic history, domestic and international coal markets, the mining and minerals sectors, and state-business relations in South Africa, University of Cape Town
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Honorary Research Associate, University of Cape Town
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Dean of Engineering, Ashesi University
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Senior Researcher on energy and climate change, University of Cape Town
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Researcher at the Chair of Climate Policy at ETH Zürich, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich
