Future of Non-Conventional Energy in South Africa (Grade 11 NSC Matric Geography): Flashcards
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SA's renewable energy capacity target by 2030
SA's renewable energy capacity target by 2030
50%
Year SA created integrated energy plan
Year SA created integrated energy plan
2011
Dominant renewable energy contributor in SA
Dominant renewable energy contributor in SA
Solar power
SA's domestic hydroelectric potential (MW)
SA's domestic hydroelectric potential (MW)
4,700 megawatts
Hydroelectric import potential from neighbours (MW)
Hydroelectric import potential from neighbours (MW)
7,000 megawatts
Biomass potential % of SA's future energy needs
Biomass potential % of SA's future energy needs
9-16%
Length of South Africa's coastline (km)
Length of South Africa's coastline (km)
3,000 kilometres
% of SA coastline suitable for wave energy
% of SA coastline suitable for wave energy
75%
SA's global ranking as per capita CO2 producer
SA's global ranking as per capita CO2 producer
13th largest
SA's potential temperature increase vs world average
SA's potential temperature increase vs world average
Double the world average