South Africa Drops Nuclear, Adds Renewables in Energy Plan
- Bulk of new electricity to come from wind, gas and hydro
- Government had previously proposed 9,600 MW from nuclear
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South Africa has dropped proposals to boost supply from nuclear plants in its latest energy blueprint and will increasingly harness renewable sources as it trims a reliance on coal.
“There will be a study to determine if more nuclear is needed after 2030,” Energy Minister Jeff Radebe told reporters in Pretoria on Monday. “But until then, there is no increase in nuclear generation envisaged.”