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Eskom can be a key player in SA’s transition to renewable energy, a new report finds
13 Apr 2021
With a good business model, the power utility can move to reliable, cost-effective clean energy, says the International Institute for Sustainable Development
A new report from the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) suggests that Eskom can be a leader in South Africa’s transition to renewable energy.
Eskom relies on ageing coal-fired power stations that have resulted in endless rounds of load-shedding. The company says it uses more than 90 million tons of coal every year.
Although South Africa’s Integrated Resource Plan includes a mix of wind and solar, electricity from burning coal remains dominant. It also included natural gas.