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It highlights that adaptation and development are inextricably linked, and that 'climate-informed' development can significantly reduce economic losses and poverty. The document reviews various global and local cost estimates, noting that these vary widely based on the reference point used. 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Through system-level modelling and station-specific analysis, the study finds that the levelised costs of operating older coal stations (Arnot, Camden, Grootvlei, Hendrina, and Komati) exceed their system alternative value, meaning they can be replaced by cheaper alternatives without compromising security of supply. Specifically, decommissioning Grootvlei, Hendrina, and Komati early could save Eskom R12.5bn in present value terms. Additionally, the report finds that cancelling Kusile units 5 and 6 is economically viable if capital cost savings exceed a threshold of approximately R4.7bn. The authors conclude that South Africa no longer requires new nuclear, coal, or gas procurement, as solar PV and wind have become the most competitive new-build options.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cer-001577#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Eskom is experiencing a significant surplus of generation capacity due to demand stagnation and the commissioning of Medupi and Kusile. The Minister of Finance indicated a surplus of 5 GW, while Eskom's own forecasts suggest excess capacity of 4 to 5 GW by 2019/20 and over 8 GW by 2022 under a low demand scenario.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cer-001577#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"System-level analysis indicates that in a least-cost optimised plan, no new coal-fired or nuclear power capacity is required after Kusile. 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FGD is required at all investigated stations except Kusile, which is fitted from the outset.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cer-001577#insight-8","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["coal-fired power station","renewable energy","photovoltaics","wind power","energy transition","climate finance","greenhouse gas emissions","just transition","battery energy storage system"],"geography_discussed":["People's Republic of China","India","South Korea","Netherlands","Indonesia","United States","Peru","Mexico","Chile","Abu Dhabi","Dubai","Texas","Saudi Arabia","Arizona","Morocco"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["economic analysis","system modelling","cost-benefit analysis"]},{"id":"geconco-000011","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/geconco-000011","title":"The Santa Cruz Declaration on Local Green Enterprises","publisher":{"name":"Green Economy Coalition","organization":"green-economy-coalition"},"document_type":"statement","language":"en","date_published":"2017-11-03","source_url":"https://www.greeneconomycoalition.org/news-and-resources/the-santa-cruz-declaration-on-local-green-enterprises","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The Santa Cruz Declaration, issued by the Green Economy Coalition, asserts that micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are critical to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals and addressing climate vulnerabilities. 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