IRP Factsheet English Final

The document outlines the South African government's Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) and a September 2020 determination to procure 1500MW of new coal-fired electricity from independent power producers. It argues that this decision negatively impacts public health, the climate, and electricity costs, while advocating for a transition to cheaper, cleaner renewable energy sources.

• The Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) is a 10-year government projection of South Africa's electricity needs and sources. A revised IRP published in October 2019 specifies a requirement for 1500 MW of new coal-fired power and 3000 MW of new gas electricity, alongside renewables and battery storage.
• A September 2020 Ministerial determination seeks to obtain 1500MW of new coal-fired electricity through independent power producers (IPPs), which are private companies that sell electricity to Eskom at a fixed price.
• Coal-fired power is linked to significant health costs and mortality in South Africa, with government estimates attributing at least 10,000 deaths per year to poor air quality caused by air pollution.
• New coal-fired power stations are more expensive than renewable alternatives; specifically, two proposed independent coal plants would cost South Africa R20 billion more than a system based on renewables.

APA

Centre for Environmental Rights (n.d.). IRP Factsheet English Final. https://cer.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/IRP-Factsheet-English-Final-2.pdf?x21779

Chicago

Centre for Environmental Rights. IRP Factsheet English Final. n.d. https://cer.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/IRP-Factsheet-English-Final-2.pdf?x21779.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{centreforenvironmentalrightsndirp, author = {{Centre for Environmental Rights}}, title = {{IRP Factsheet English Final}}, institution = {Centre for Environmental Rights}, url = {https://cer.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/IRP-Factsheet-English-Final-2.pdf?x21779}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }