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A Review of the Energy Policies of the BRICS Countries: The Possibility of Adopting a Just Energy Transition for South Africa

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  • Rajesh Ramluckun

    (School of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering, University of the Witwatersrand, 1 Jan Smuts Avenue, Johannesburg 0001, South Africa)

  • Nandi Malumbazo

    (School of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering, University of the Witwatersrand, 1 Jan Smuts Avenue, Johannesburg 0001, South Africa)

  • Lwazi Ngubevana

    (African Energy Leadership Centre, Wits Business School, 2 St Davids Place and St Andrews, Johannesburg 2193, South Africa)

Abstract

This review focuses on the Just Energy Transition (JET) policies of the BRICS member countries with the aim of finding lessons and possibly adopting some of the key energy policy aspects utilised in other countries as a benchmark for the South African context. We consider the present stage of JET in South Africa while being cognisant of the energy source mix supporting the electricity sector and the lifespan and condition of its power plants. An analysis of the energy mix revealed that all nations are dependent on electricity for energy, which is produced predominantly from fossil-fuelled power plants with high GHG emissions (concentrating on high CO 2 emissions). It was concluded that some of the lessons learnt from the BRICS countries might be incorporated into a South African energy plan for the transition, with options and guidance for the formulation of policies. This study will attract a responsible, environmentally conscious audience that has the commitment and drive to combat global warming and curb climate change.

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  • Rajesh Ramluckun & Nandi Malumbazo & Lwazi Ngubevana, 2024. "A Review of the Energy Policies of the BRICS Countries: The Possibility of Adopting a Just Energy Transition for South Africa," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 16(2), pages 1-25, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:16:y:2024:i:2:p:703-:d:1318494
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