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SOUTH AFRICA: PLANNING FOR LIFE AFTER COAL WHILE EXPLORING THE IDEAL ENERGY MIX

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Unpacking the ideal energy mix for one of Africa’s leading economies, was a hot topic in several conversations at the recent Enlit Africa conference.

One particular panel discussion highlighted how Eskom is planning to shift away from coal while another discussed the potential role of gas as a transition fuel. Participants pointed out that 47% of South Africa’s coal power capacity is scheduled to shut down by 2030. The decommissioning of coal plants reaching their end of life cycle will leave a 22GW gap.

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