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Power system that could end SA’s energy crisis could cost around R3.1 trillion

South Africa's current renewable energy programme seeks to secure 2.6GW of solar and wind for Bid Window 5.

Doctor Mahlaule by Doctor Mahlaule
2022-10-20 10:23
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Image from Twitter: @EINSolarEnergy

The move to solar energy is the ideal plan for Eskom to resolve the power crisis. Photo via Twitter: @EINSolarEnergy

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South Africa’s ideal power system- which is cost effective and has low greenhouse gas emissions would cost between R2.3 trillion and R3.1 trillion, according to a report by the National Business Initiative (NBI)

The power system consists of solar PV, wind and battery storage.

NBI, in association with shareholder activism association Just Share and the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF-SA), released the report Climate Change Investment and Finance Opportunities in The South African Electricity Sector on Wednesday.

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During Standard Bank’s climate summit on Tuesday, Eskom CEO Andre de Ruyter said the power utility’s own scenario planning shows that gas is needed to maintain grid stability, particularly to meet peaking demand.

The four studies also support using gas- but minimally around 5% and for a temporary period until green fuels are developed, along with other alternative storage options.

Financing the solar PV and wind power system, which is supported by battery storage or other solutions like gas, is estimated to cost between R2.3 trillion and R3.1 trillion- depending on the costs of different technologies and pace of development, according to the NBI report.

The report’s conclusion is drawn from four studies by the Energy Research Centre at the University of Cape Town, Meridian Economics, McKinsey & Company and NBI respectively. These studies consider how to reduce carbon emissions in the electricity sector- which contribute to climate change- in a cost-effective way, while also still meeting energy demands. NBI’s report also relies on expert opinion from the electricity industry, as well as input from Eskom on the role of gas.

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South Africa’s current renewable energy procurement programme seeks to secure 2.6GW of solar and wind for Bid Window 5, which was announced in 2021. Bid Window 6, announced this year, is due to be expanded to procure 5.2GW of wind and solar PV capacity.

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NBI notes that between 30GW and 60GW of battery storage will be required by 2050 to manage any inconsistencies from solar PV and wind energy production. While battery storage is not available, South Africa will likely rely on diesel for the next few years to manage peak demand before moving to natural gas, the report indicates.

Source: News24 Business, Business Tech, image from Twitter: @EINSolarEnergy

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Doctor Mahlaule previously worked as a Freelance Journalist at Find-it SA where he was responsible for writing news articles and sharing them on social media platforms. Doctor Mahlaule holds a Diploma in Journalism, BA in Communication Science and a BA Honours in Media Studies. Doctor began his journey as a knowledge Management and Communications Intern at Zenex Foundation. He was responsible for support in event management, social media, website maintenance, writing and brand management. On weekends Doctor attends prison ministry and shares the scriptures with inmates at Krugersdorp prison and plays soccer in the afternoon on some weekends. He has a passion for reading and writing and enjoys going out with friends and socialising in his spare time. He has a one-year-old son and is planning on getting married soon. When asked about what keeps him going, he said: “My family keeps me going. I’m the man I am because I come from a loving home. I have a very supportive family who always encourages me to keep pushing hard.”

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