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Electricity Sector Emissions Targets

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This exercise investigated the impact of South Africa's draft Sector Emission Targets (SETS), established under the Paris Agreement, on the nation's electricity sector energy mix. Faced with aggressive CO2eq reduction targets for 2025-2030, this research examines the resulting shifts in power generation. The main findings indicate a significant decline in traditional coal power generation to comply with the SETS. Consequently, the study reveals a corresponding increase in investment and deployment of alternative technologies, specifically wind and gas, reshaping the energy mix within South Africa's power sector.

Source: Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.15038858

Author: Mabina, Paseka

Institutions: Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research

Language: English

Topic: Renewable energy and sustainable power systems

Subfield: Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment

Field: Energy

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Climate action, Industry, innovation and infrastructure, Affordable and clean energy

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W6967912819

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