Energy Minister Jeff Radebe has promised that the update of the Integrated Resource Plan, which reflects the government’s policy blueprint for the power sector, will be concluded "very shortly". He told delegates attending the African Utility Week and PowerGEN Africa forum, in Cape Town, on Tuesday, that the government was still in the process of engaging with its social partners at the National Economic Development and Labour Council, but emphasised that the update was imminent.
“Cabinet’s approval of the IRP for South Africa will define a tangible plan for energy security that also enables the participation of independent power producers side by side with Eskom and municipalities,” said Radebe.
He also pointed out that there was a room for coal-fired power in the future, but placed an emphasis on the need for clean coal technologies.