Going cold or hungry. The green energy balancing act in SA
South Africa is under pressure to move away from fossil fuels towards green energy – all whilst tackling deep-seated socioeconomic issues.
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Neither an energy transition nor climate crisis exists – Alex Epstein builds the moral case for fossil fuels
Energy expert Alex Epstein reframes the distorted view of energy and explains the benefits of fossil fuels and misconceptions around renewable energy.
🔒 Fossil fuel profits soar – producing more than 10% of S&P 500 estimated earnings
Fossil fuel profits roar back with record-high earnings whilst technology companies face recessionary headwinds.
SA needs gas generation worth $8bn to prevent decade of blackouts
Finnish company Wartsila Oyj believes gas fired generation of energy is the way forward for South Africa.
How are renewables being received? COP27
COP27 could unlock the rise of renewables globally if leaders are able to strengthen their commitment to phase out fossil fuels.
🔒 The world’s fantasy destination has an answer to climate oblivion
The climate prognosis for the Maldives is bleak: According to NASA and the US Geological Survey, by 2050 some 80% of the country could be uninhabitable.
To coal or not to coal…either way SA is in trouble
Whether we immediately start investing in mass solar and wind projects, or slowly trudge along with our coal fleet, SA’s in for many dark years ahead. Hartmut Winkler takes a look at SA’s coal reliance.
It’s a tall order – SA needs 166m solar panels by 2032
SA will need to build solar and wind plants at a blistering pace over the next decade to replace unreliable coal-fired power stations set for retirement.
🔒 Germans see affluence ahead – with insight from The Wall Street Journal
Germany’s mood is anything but despairing. A lot of influential Germans think the country is entering a new era of affluence at home and influence abroad.
🔒 Financial Times perspective: The oil dealmaker: Total CEO is not backing down
Total CEO backs controversial new oil and gas project, including the giant in Mozambique, even as he pushes billions into clean energy.