Opinion by Hannah Ritchie: See South Africa’s energy crisis in four charts
It would be better still to decentralize parts of the energy system.to power small communities, or off-grid solar units for individual households, will be essential in electrifying remote areas across sub-Saharan Africa, as well as archipelagoes such as Indonesia and the Philippines. Many experts expect renewables to bring energy to more people across Africa and Asia in the decades ahead.Storage is one of the biggest challenges.
In the short term, South Africa might need to balance solar PV with diesel generators, which Eskom alreadyas a consistent, dependable energy source, despite its dire effects on the climate. But the centralization of energy supplies is a liability for many low- and middle-income countries plagued by poor governance. Coal supplies and prices fluctuate, and old infrastructure crumbles without continuous long-term investment.
South Africa’s government has promised to support a new wave of solar projects. To do this efficiently, it must diversify both its providers and its sources of electricity.
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