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Leadership Intelligence Bulletin

8 February 2013
Solar energy policy shake-up needed
Solar energy policy shake-up neededSA must show leadership in renewable energy sector

“Solar power is a cost-effective solution in various countries around the world – sometimes even without government subsidies. This is because of a price drop of about 70% in solar panels in the past five years as well as a growing demand for power,” says solar energy expert, Jigar Shah.

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Lots of uranium good for SA
Lots of uranium good for SANuclear debate set to intensify

South Africa’s rich natural resources of uranium make nuclear a more viable option for electricity generation because the country does not have to import the mineral. In light of the nation’s rich uranium reserves that provide an abundance of nuclear energy, the government views the use of nuclear power as a favourable alternative for meeting its energy demands.

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Ensuring stable energy supply
Ensuring stable energy supplyManufacturer with muscle

Cummins SA general manager for commercial power systems Nicola Morgan-Evens points out that the international Cummins Power Generation division is recognised as a world leader in the design and manufacture of pre-integrated generator sets, ranging from 8 kVA to 3300 kVA.

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SA's energy mix
SA's energy mixGas has larger role to play

“The market can expect some deals and transactions in the pipeline with the current developments taking place onshore and in neighbouring Mozambique,” says Chris Bredenhann, PwC Energy Leader for Southern Africa.

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Energy sector transition blocked
Energy sector transition blockedDrivers of power agenda

Continued uncertainty in the future direction of climate frameworks, political instability in the Middle East and North Africa region, energy price volatility, and the global economic recession are what energy leaders consider the top 'insomnia' issues driving the world energy agenda this year, according to the 2013 World Energy Issues Monitor, published recently by the World Energy Council.

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