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.
The Australian Labor government’s expanded Capacity Investment Scheme gives us a better chance of hitting high renewable energy targets. It’s not without risk but well worth the rewards.
Independent energy analyst Chris Yelland says the government cannot expect an improvement in the load-shedding situation unless it deals with Eskom’s ageing fleet of coal-fired power stations.