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Nuclear Power
A new era for nuclear energy beckons as projects, policies and investments increase
As the world’s second-largest source of low-emissions electricity after hydropower, nuclear power today produces just under 10% of global electricity supply. Now, fresh momentum around the world has the potential to open a new era for nuclear energy.
Power generation from the global fleet of nearly 420 active nuclear reactors is set to reach a record high in 2025 as Japan restarts production, maintenance works are completed in France, and new reactors begin commercial operations in various markets, including China, Europe, India and Korea…
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Compulsory specification for efficiency requirements of electric motors (VC9113)
South Africa sets efficiency requirements for electric motors, rated for operation on a sinusoidal voltage of 2, 4, 6 or 8 poles and have a rated power of 0.75kW to 375kW. They have to comply with a minimum efficiency class of IE3.
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Extended Producer Responsibility Regulations 2020
South Africa's Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Regulations, established under the National Environmental Management Waste Act and implemented on 5 May 2021, create a comprehensive framework for product lifecycle management. These regulations require producers to take accountability for their products throughout their entire lifecycle, including the post-consumer stages, whilst promoting circular economy initiatives and sustainable waste management practices. The Regulations are supplemented by the Extended Producer Responsibility Scheme for the Electrical & Electronic Equipment Sector, 2020 (Government Notice 1185 of 2020). This Notice extends the EPR Regulations to electrical and electronic equipment including large, medium, and small equipment and…
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Hydrogen Society Roadmap
South Africa holds significant advantages for green hydrogen production, including abundant renewable energy resources, existing industrial infrastructure, and access to global shipping routes. Hydrogen could play a key role in decarbonizing the energy system, supporting sectors like transport, industry, and power generation. To promote its use, policy tools such as incentives, public-private partnerships, and regulatory frameworks are essential. Enabling actions are also needed in areas like R&D, skills development, and inclusive participation—particularly in building human capital and ensuring gender equity in the hydrogen economy.
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Planned PLDV emission standard in the Green Transport Strategy
South Africa annouced the implementation of green fuel economy standard in 2022 which aims to provide norms, standards and regulations that promote green fuel economy in vehicles and improve emission standards of fuel in South Africa.
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LEAP-RE mechanism
The African Union conducts the LEAP-RE mechanism with the European Commission to fund energy R&D and capacity-building projects of mutual benefit to Africa and Europe. It involves joint calls funded by African and European funding agencies, with an additional top-up from the European Union, and requires projects to have African and European partners, with the aim to create long-term partnerships among African and European stakeholders. The budget of the programme for the 2025 call is around USD 14.7 million.
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National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act, 2022 Amendment
South Africa’s National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act, as amended in 2022, aims to manage and conserve the country’s biodiversity within the framework of the National Environmental Management Act, 1998. The key objectives include protecting species and ecosystems of national significance, promoting sustainable use of indigenous biological resources, ensuring fair sharing of benefits from bioprospecting involving these resources and addressing related matters. It also established the South African National Biodiversity Institute.
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Special Economic Zones (SEZ)
South Africa established Special Economic Zones (SEZ) to develop new industrial hubs in the country, attract foreign direct investment (FDI), and diversify exports. SEZ are geographically designated area where industrial development incentives are provided in specific targeted economic sectors, including clean energy. SEZ companies benefit from import duty rebates and VAT exemption on imports of raw materials used for export-bound production. Customs administration processes are also streamlined. Tax incentives, such as a reduced corporate income tax rate, as well as employment tax incentives are also provided in SEZs.Some SEZ focus on clean energy industries, notably:-Atlantis Greentech, which…
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Vehicle Labeling Scheme
South Africa enacted a labelling scheme in 2008 to support the alignment of vehciles with emissions standards and enable consumers to evaluate their purchase options based on their prospective emissions. The scheme requiers car dealers to display stickers on new vehicles that indicate its fuel economy (l/100km) and CO2 emissions in (g/km).
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Viet Nam
In recent years, Viet Nam has increased its non-hydro renewable capacity targets in its power development plan, from 9.4% to 21% of total installed capacity in 2030, and decreased the share of coal-fired capacity from 52% to 43%.
- Overview
- Energy mix
- Emissions
- Electricity
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