Coal to play significant role in SA power mix – minister  

South Africa’s plans for additional power generation over the next decade will involve a variety of energy sources, with coal still playing a significant role as well as more renewable energy, mines and energy minister Gwede Mantashe said on Friday.

Mantashe said that while the government planned to extend the life of the Koeberg nuclear power plant, there would not be a large-scale nuclear rollout. 

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While the coal’s installed capacity will be lower than current installed base, it will remain the dominant energy supply contributing 59% of the energy volumes required to meet demand. Nuclear will contribute 5%; Hydro 8%; Photovoltaic 6%; Wind: 18%; Gas & Storage 2%. #IRP2019

— Gwede Mantashe (@GwedeMantashe1) October 18, 2019

Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy, Gwede Mantashe: The #IRP2019 supports a diversified energy mix #IRP pic.twitter.com/lmWg45eLu4

— SA Gov News (@SAgovnews) October 18, 2019