The Energy Landscape in the Republic of South Africa

• Main Authors: Pollet, Bruno G. (Author), Staffell, Iain (Author), Adamson, Kerry-Ann (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2016.
• Edition: 1st ed. 2016.
• Series: SpringerBriefs in Energy,
• Subjects: Energy.; Renewable energy resources.; Fossil fuels.; Political science.; Renewable energy sources.; Alternate energy sources.; Green energy industries.; Environmental chemistry.; Economic policy.; Renewable and Green Energy.; Political Science.; Environmental Chemistry.; Economic Policy.; Fossil Fuels (incl. Carbon Capture).

A timely overview of the energy landscape in South Africa (RSA) is presented in this Springerbrief. The background and context to the current situation, and analysis of the policies being put forward by the government for the near future are described. Four broad areas are covered: reserves and prod...

Table of Contents:

• Introduction
• The Current Energy Situation in the Republic of South Africa
• Energy Generation and Usage in South Africa
• Structure of the Energy Sector in South Africa
• Past, Current and Future Energy Generation
• Conclusions and Recommendations.