distributed energy resources
Net-zero path outlined by IEA, too tough for South Africa to follow
The recommended IEA path to net-zero is a difficult one for South Africa to follow, considering its heavy reliance on coal; however, the country has positive initiatives in place to report on at COP26 states SANEDI.
Raising gen licence threshold to 100MW necessary but insufficient
Commentary: Raising the self-generation threshold is not a sufficient condition to unlock the significant potential that distributed generation, wheeling and trading of electricity can deliver to customers.
New issues with amended Schedule 2 of the ERA for private generation
Gazetting of amendments to Schedule 2 of the Electricity Regulation Act (ERA), which increases the licensing threshold for embedded generation projects, is good news for South Africa’s biggest energy users.
Distributed Energy achieves positive result
RENEWABLE ENERGY GENERATION OPTIMISATION AND INNOVATION
The energy landscape globally is changing fundamentally. The ongoing concerns about climate change, new possibilities with digital solutions and the economic efficiency of renewables are shaping the energy transition....
South Africa: SAPVIA reacts to gazetting of ERA Schedule 2 Amendments
The South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA) comments on the recent developments in the gazetting of the amendments to Schedule 2 of the country's Electricity Regulation Act.
Signed amended Schedule 2 issued by Minister Mantashe
South Africa's minister of mineral resources and energy, Gwede Mantashe, signed the amended Schedule 2 of the electricity regulation act.
Op-ed: South Africa’s 100MW threshold has rhinos in the room
Discussion around the 100MW threshold predominately centres on whether private producers should be allowed into the market, as if it is merely a market-share issue. But there is much more to the story than is being revealed.
Distributed renewable energy platform launched by leading foundations
The IKEA Foundation and The Rockefeller Foundation have announced a $1 billion joint venture that aims to reduce 1 billion tons of greenhouse gas emissions and improve 1 billion lives with distributed renewable energy (DRE). The initiative will be operated through a new global platform, launching in 2021
Meeting the challenges of new power generation: Decarbonise, decentralise and digitise
How easily can small and decentralised renewable energy sources be integrated seamlessly into the network to replace fossil fuel-based generation?
Africa’s energy tales in a post-COVID-19 world
In 2020, the story of Africa’s energy progress took a turn for the worse and without concerted effort, this tale could have a surprising twist where cross-sectorial policies and investment play leading characters.
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