Credit: © Greenpeace Africa / Mujahid Safodien
Credit: © Greenpeace Africa / Mujahid Safodien
13 September 2017
Dr Tobias Bischof-Niemz made a presentation in Johannesburg about the future of the South African Energy Sector on 13 September 2017. In his presentation, he states that it is cost optimal to aim or >70% renewable energy share by 2050 and that South Africa can decarbonise its electricity sector at negative carbon avoidance cost.
Eskom has indicated the following as decommissioning dates for its ageing coal-fired power stations. View in detail...
| Power Station | Date |
|---|---|
| Grootvlei | 2018 |
| Komati | 2019 |
| Camden | 2020 |
| Hendrina | 2020 |
| Arnot | 2021 |
| Kriel | 2026 |
| Matla | 2029 |
| Duvha | 2030 |
| Lethabo | 2035 |
| Tutuka | 2035 |
| Matimba | 2037 |
| Kendal | 2038 |
| Majuba | 2046 |
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