Authors: Stephen R. Clark, Craig McGregor

Published on: March 22, 2024

Impact Score: 7.8

Arxiv code: Arxiv:2403.15037

Summary

• What is new: Proposes repurposing old coal-fired power plants for firm-dispatchable energy within South Africa’s Just Transition.
• Why this is important: South Africa’s power generation struggles with frequent outages and transitioning from fossil fuels to renewables.
• What the research proposes: A comprehensive 25-year strategy integrating wind, solar, and repurposed coal plants for firm-dispatchable power.
• Results: Outlined a cost-effective, reliable energy transition roadmap emphasizing economic and environmental sustainability.

Technical Details

Technological frameworks used: Just Transition principles, modular generation

Models used: Energy transition model integrating wind, solar, and dispatchable power

Data used: Eskom’s coal plant data, energy availability factors

Potential Impact

Energy markets, companies in coal and renewable energy sectors, investment firms

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