Policy uncertainty could lead to future energy transition funding gap in South Africa – report

A new study that assesses the investments required to achieve electricity security in South Africa by 2050 while also meeting the country’s decarbonisation goals has reaffirmed that the least-cost way of meeting the two objectives would be by pursuing a so-called ‘green industrialisation pathway’ – one where up to 85% of South Africa’s electricity is generated from renewable energy, supported by flexible gas, as well as battery and pumped-hydro storage. Produced by the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA), the Presidential Climate Commission (PCC), the National Planning Commission (NPC), and the National Treasury-linked Southern Africa Toward Inclusive Economic Development programme, the report is titled ‘South Africa’s Energy Sector Investment Requirements to Achieve Energy Security and Net Zero by 2050’.
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High Court judgment requires Nersa to give more time for public comment on municipal tariff …

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) is assessing the full impact of a High Court of South Africa (Gauteng division) judgment, which found its municipal tariff applications process was inadequate and invalid. Civil society organisation AfriForum had brought the application, which challenged the adequacy of Nersa’s consultation process.
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