With nearly 86% of its carbon dioxide (CO2) coming from coal, SA is one of the world’s most coal-dependent countries. It also produces nearly a quarter of the continent’s total carbon emissions. Importantly, the...
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Decentralising the Just Energy Transition
With nearly 86% of its carbon dioxide (CO2) coming from coal, South Africa is one of the world’s most coal-dependent countries. Additionally, it produces nearly a quarter of the continent’s total carbon emissions. Its...
Localising the Just Energy Transition for Africans
The success of the 28th UN Climate Change Conference, COP28, will be in its ability to simplify approaches that deliver inclusive climate action. Reflecting on last year’s commitments, the establishment of a dedicated...
Energy poverty and its implications for load-shedding in South Africa
December 2023 will mark 16 years since loadshedding became prominent in 2007. What was initially conceived as a temporary measure has become a persistent feature in South Africa – a feature that continues to worsen....
SA power crisis jeopardises basic public services
Last month, Minister of Electricity Kgosientsho Ramokgopa proposed to delay the decommissioning of Eskom's coal-fired power stations. This comes amid ongoing challenges to end South Africa’s energy crisis and rolling...
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