Those against nuclear say the resources needed and potential harms are too great, while an industry expert says it is the way of the future
.Nuclear energy is a fission rod of contention that superheats the opinions of opponents.
While environmental concerns are central to their case against the government’s plans to procure nuclear power generation, the pair argued the economic circumstances dictated that nuclear is not the correct path.Citing huge costs and lengthy construction periods, SAFCEI Executive Director Francesca de Gasparis said essential public services deserve to be prioritised.
“The future of energy for Africa is renewables. Fossil fuels and nuclear cannot compete with it, in terms of cost to the consumer, speed of installation and impact on the environment,”Ramakgopa stated that the Integrated Resource Plan 2019 mandated the pursuit of nuclear, but SAFCEI argued that the additional 2500 megawatts may not be needed.“It is only when the IRP 2023 is gazetted that we can think of what the energy mix should look like,” stated Lekalakala.
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