Energy Management in South Africa (Grade 11 NSC Matric Geography): Flashcards

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Energy Management and the Move Towards Greener Economies
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SA's global ranking as per capita carbon producer

13th highest globally

Two pathways to greener economy in SA

Changing fuel mix & using energy more efficiently

Current % of SA energy from coal

65%

Potential energy savings from efficiency improvements

12% of total consumption

Cost savings from efficiency over 25 years

R18 billion

CO2 emission cuts from efficiency over 25 years

770 million tonnes

Examples of behavior change for energy efficiency

Switching off lights & water geysers when not in use

Potential annual growth rate for biofuels

30%

New nuclear capacity planned by 2030

9.6 MW

Govt subsidy example for greener technology

Cash subsidies for solar water heaters

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