Energy Management and the Move Towards Greener Economies (Grade 11 NSC Matric Geography): Flashcards
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SA's global ranking as per capita carbon producer
SA's global ranking as per capita carbon producer
13th highest globally
Two pathways to greener economy in SA
Two pathways to greener economy in SA
Changing fuel mix & using energy more efficiently
Current % of SA energy from coal
Current % of SA energy from coal
65%
Potential energy savings from efficiency improvements
Potential energy savings from efficiency improvements
12% of total consumption
Cost savings from efficiency over 25 years
Cost savings from efficiency over 25 years
R18 billion
CO2 emission cuts from efficiency over 25 years
CO2 emission cuts from efficiency over 25 years
770 million tonnes
Examples of behavior change for energy efficiency
Examples of behavior change for energy efficiency
Switching off lights & water geysers when not in use
Potential annual growth rate for biofuels
Potential annual growth rate for biofuels
30%
New nuclear capacity planned by 2030
New nuclear capacity planned by 2030
9.6 MW
Govt subsidy example for greener technology
Govt subsidy example for greener technology
Cash subsidies for solar water heaters