Question NW2969 to the Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy
26 October 2023 - NW2969
Paulsen, Mr N M to ask the Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy
What has he found to be the evidence that the green energy project that is replacing Eskom’s coal-fired power stations will not underperform new energy projects?
Reply:
The country is committed to a fair transition, and this is supported by the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) of 2019. The IRP 2019 pursues a balanced energy mix made up of coal fired power stations, green energy power projects and other technologies. It is shown in IRP that green energy when combined with other technologies will be able to provide the necessary energy security of supply.