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RERA tackles energy deficit, decarbonisation debate

In session: Delegates at the RERA panel discussions on Tuesday PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE
In session: Delegates at the RERA panel discussions on Tuesday PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

The annual conference of the Regional Energy Regulators Association of Southern Africa (RERA) kicked off earlier today, with senior officials debating how to address the region’s energy deficit while reducing carbon emissions.

By the last estimates, Southern Africa’s had an electricity deficit of more than 10 gigawatts and is also largely dependent on imports for other forms of energy such as petroleum. While coal is abundant in the region, its burning is associated with high carbon emissions which are responsible for the quickening global pace of climate change.

Botswana Energy Regulatory Authority (BERA) acting caretaker CEO, Pelaelo Kgomotso, told the conference that the region was caught in a dilemma about how to provide energy to its citizens, whilst adhering to global commitments to cut down on carbon emissions.

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