Coal power stations
COP26 chief: I've heard a clear commitment from SA to clean energy transition
Bruce Whitfield interviews Alok Sharma, President of the global climate summit COP26, during his visit to South Africa.
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Ramaphosa, Biden announce deal to help move SA to low-carbon economy
A number of countries will now help South Africa move from coal to other energy sources.
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Mantashe vows to keep burning coal for power
The country is also grappling with a power crisis that has hurt growth, temporarily shut down mining operations and threatened its remaining investment-grade rating.
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Khama: Ramaphosa will solve Eskom issues
Former Botswana President Ian Khama said that South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is determined to resolve the issues around Eskom.
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UCT study endorses phasing out coal power by 2040
Researchers at the University of Cape Town point to wind and solar energy as the primary suppliers of the grid in the future.
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‘SA’s coal power stations coming to the end of their lifespan’
Eskom’s chief nuclear officer Dave Nichols says nuclear technology is one of the only options South Africa has to ensure the lights stay on in the future.
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Eskom to meet unions over phasing out of coal power stations
The power utility will be phasing out the Grootvlei, Kriel, Camden, Hendrina and Komati power stations in Mpumalanga over the next five years.
