Ramluckun, R.; Malumbazo, N.; Ngubevana, L. A Review of the Energy Policies of the BRICS Countries: The Possibility of Adopting a Just Energy Transition for South Africa. Sustainability2024, 16, 703.
Ramluckun, R.; Malumbazo, N.; Ngubevana, L. A Review of the Energy Policies of the BRICS Countries: The Possibility of Adopting a Just Energy Transition for South Africa. Sustainability 2024, 16, 703.
Ramluckun, R.; Malumbazo, N.; Ngubevana, L. A Review of the Energy Policies of the BRICS Countries: The Possibility of Adopting a Just Energy Transition for South Africa. Sustainability2024, 16, 703.
Ramluckun, R.; Malumbazo, N.; Ngubevana, L. A Review of the Energy Policies of the BRICS Countries: The Possibility of Adopting a Just Energy Transition for South Africa. Sustainability 2024, 16, 703.
Abstract
This review focuses on the Just Energy Transition (JET) policies of the BRICS member countries, with the aim of finding lessons and possible adoption of some of the key energy policy aspects utilized in other countries for benchmarking for the South African context. Considerations of the present stage of JET in South Africa and the energy-source mix supporting the electricity sector, cognisant of the lifespan and condition of power plants. Analysis of the energy mix revealed that all nations were energy dependent on electricity which was produced by predominantly fossil fuelled power plants with high GHG (concentrating on high CO2 emissions). It was concluded that some of the learnings and lessons learnt from the BRICS countries might be incorporated into a South African energy plan for the transition with options and guidance for formulation of policies. This study will attract responsible environmentally conscious audience that has a commitment and drive to combat global warming and curbing climate change.
Keywords
BRICS; Just Energy Transition (JET); Policy; Renewable energy; Climate change; Power generation
Subject
Engineering, Energy and Fuel Technology
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