The WEF's energy transition index finds SA is better prepared for the future, but still has a long way to go
WEF’s energy transition index finds SA is better prepared for the future, but still has a long way to goA logo sits on a window at the entrance hall of the Congress Center on the opening day of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on Tuesday, January 22 2019. Picture: GETTY IMAGES/ BLOOMBERG/ JASON ALDEN
The annual findings come as the government moves to demonstrate its commitment to procure new power generation in line with the Integrated Resource Plan, SA’s national energy road map, which makes way for renewable energy while phasing out polluting coal-fired power stations. “The power blackouts have made a significant dent in SA’s GDP, demonstrating the economic dimensions of the energy system.”Sweden was top of the index for the third year running, followed by Switzerland and Finland. The study found emerging centres of demand such as India, which ranked 74th, and China , have made consistent efforts to improve the enabling environment.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
SA must pursue fiscal reform to prevent a dire debt trapThe country knows what to do, and should not shy away from approaching the IMF
Read more »
Source of virus is not pangolin from SA: Humane Society InternationalThe wildlife director of the African branch of the Humane Society International (HSI), Audrey Delsink, says she made no suggestion that the coronavirus originated in SA.
Read more »
Gaborone back under lockdown after SA truck driver tests positivePresidential Covid-19 task team co-ordinator Kereng Masupu said the capital city was declared a high-risk area and put under lockdown with effect from Monday.
Read more »
Mashatile receives 10 000 food parcels from Chinese businesses in SAANC treasurer-general Paul Mashatile vowed that the massive donation of food sourced would reach the most vulnerable communities in South Africa.
Read more »
SA conservation biologist wins 2020 Whitley Award worth R900K
Read more »
Anglo CEO Mark Cutifani reiterates SA thermal coal exitAnglo American hammers home the point that thermal coal is no longer an asset it wants and it will be out of SA thermal coal within three years
Read more »