In this opinion article, economic risk consultant Rob Jeffrey calls for a re-evaluation for the draft Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) 2016 planned and recommended electricity mix going forward Energy is the critical component of the country’s future policy mix. Electricity is the necessary condition for economic growth but not a sufficient condition. The sufficient condition can only be supped by politicians and government policies. The argument around electricity really comes down to the questions: Are renewables, primarily wind, efficient and sustainable?; and can they ensure security of electricity supply at a competitive economic price that can enable government to achieve its goal of “enabling economic growth and prosperity”? The theory and the facts of real life strongly suggest not.
Source: www.engineeringnews.co.za
Opinion: Another look at South Africa’s electricity generating options
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