Let’s prick the gas balloon before it gets any bigger
Why gas is not a viable alternative for South Africa
16 March 2025 - 00:00
The idea that gas-fired power plants are a solution to our electricity challenges could become a policy fad in South Africa unless its shortcomings are highlighted. It wouldn’t be a bad idea if it was realistic. As a principle, no energy source should be left out in our efforts to build a resilient energy system...
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