20200221_Correspondence_Proposed determinations (00000002).pdf

This document is a government notice from the South African Department of Mineral Resources and Energy detailing a determination under Section 34(1) of the Electricity Regulation Act, 2006. It specifies the procurement of new generation capacity from various energy sources to ensure energy security, aligned with the Integrated Resource Plan for Electricity 2019 - 2030 (IRP 2019).

• The Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy has determined that new generation capacity is required for energy security, specifying the procurement of 6800 megawatts (MW) from renewable energy sources (PV and Wind) for the years 2022 to 2024.
• Additional capacity requirements include 513 MW from storage for the year 2022, 3000 MW from gas for the years 2024 to 2027, and 1500 MW from coal for the years 2023 to 2027.
• The electricity from this new capacity must be purchased from independent power producers and sold to Eskom Holdings SOC Limited.
• The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy is designated as the procurer, responsible for conducting procurement programmes through tendering procedures that are fair, equitable, transparent, competitive, and cost-effective.

APA

Centre for Environmental Rights (n.d.). 20200221_Correspondence_Proposed determinations (00000002).pdf. https://cer.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Annexure-to-a-Consultation-Paper-2.pdf?x21779

Chicago

Centre for Environmental Rights. 20200221_Correspondence_Proposed determinations (00000002).pdf. n.d. https://cer.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Annexure-to-a-Consultation-Paper-2.pdf?x21779.

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BibTeX

@misc{centreforenvironmentalrightsnd20200221correspondenceproposed, author = {{Centre for Environmental Rights}}, title = {{20200221\_Correspondence\_Proposed determinations (00000002).pdf}}, publisher = {Centre for Environmental Rights}, url = {https://cer.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Annexure-to-a-Consultation-Paper-2.pdf?x21779}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }