South Africa’s new energy plan needs a mix of nuclear, gas, renewables and coal – expert

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South Africa’s new energy plan needs a mix of nuclear, gas, renewables and coal – expert

South Africa’s economy has been hard hit by 15 years of loadshedding (rolling blackouts). The country’s coal-fired power plants have a maintenance backlog and frequently experience unexpected technical failures. On the other hand, South Africa has committed, under the Paris Agreement, to transition to low-carbon energy generation technologies by 2050. This puts South Africa at an energy crossroads where it needs well thought out policy developme…