Renewable Energy Strategy for the North West Province Department Of
Renewable Energy Strategy for the North West Province Department of Economic Development, Environment, Conservation and Tourism December 2012 Foreword “Foreword to be requested and inserted, either from the Premier of the NWP, Hon Thandi Modise, or a suitable representative from the NWPG: DEDECT.” i EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The renewable energy strategy for the North West Province was developed in response to the need of the North West Provinces to participate meaningfully within the renewable energy sector of South Africa. The Premier of the North West Provinces, Hon Thandi Modise, has consequently made a declaration that North West Provinces will develop a Provincial Renewable Energy Strategy that will provide guidance to stakeholders and assign roles and responsibilities for the development and production of renewable energy in a sustainable manner across the North West Province. The renewable energy strategy aims to improve the North West Province’s environment, reduce the North West Province’s contribution to climate change, and alleviate energy poverty, whilst promoting economic development and job creation in the province whilst developing its green economy. There are a number of international, national and provincial mandates and driving forces that play a pivotal role in the development of this renewable energy strategy for the North West Provinces. These include the fact that South Africa was ranked the 12th largest emitter of CO2 emissions in 2009 and has committed to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 34% by 2020. The North West is rated as the fourth largest electricity consuming province in South Africa and consumes approximately 12% of the available electricity. This is mainly due to the high demand of the electrical energy-intensive mining and related industrial sector.
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