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#IRP 2023, the country's electricity plan is finally out for public comment. At a glance, the RE allocation in general and solar pv in particular is on the low side, South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA) monitors the pipeline of RE projects quite closely. Besides NERSA registrations ( at above 6 GW already, granted most of those projects are yet to reach financial close), the annual #SAREGS survey that we conduct with South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA) and Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd predicts a lot higher appetite for private sector RE. We will study this thoroughly before we make definitive remarks. Looking forward to engaging with government towards a plan that will concurrently address multiple socio-economic imperatives e.g., #industrialisation agenda outlined i #SAREM would benefit from more ambitious RE targets, not to mention achievement of our #NDCs #irp #irp2023 #electricityplanning ##energysecurity #wind #solar #solarpv
INDUSTRY NEWS: The much anticipated Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) 2023, the country's #electricity plan up to 2030 has been released by Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) for public comment. South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA) will study the plan and provide comprehensive comments in consultation with its members and strategic partners. #energy #renewableenergy #solar #distributedgeneration #solar #solarpv
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7moI also found that disappointing, as well as the continued narrative that renewable-heavy pathways are the most expensive and do not provide security of supply.