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Our recent study reviews the implications of decarbonising Sasol’s Secunda and Sasolburg facilities and SA's petrochemical value chain. It explores the complexity of inter-connections, towards highlighting opportunities and risks to a just transition in a systematic way.

We are happy to announce that our study on decarbonising SA's petrochemical value chain is now available in website format. We hope this is a more accessible resource for those engaged in understanding the multiple perspectives related to the transition. …etrochemicals.meridianeconomics.co.za

In light of Min of Electricity’s announcement to procure nuclear power, herewith a throwback to @MeridianEconSA comments on the topic in 2021 rb.gy/0y0mal. Cant afford to dilute focus on critical interventions required to fulfil our immediate power needs #dmre

Our recent article reflects on the myriad of challenges and uncertainties related to Secunda and Sasolburg's transition options, and highlights the need for designing new tools and processes to facilitate the decarbonisation agenda and address societal development issues.

Implementing virtual wheeling with tradable electricity credit tokens to eliminate payment risk and extend reach @MeridianEconSA #wheeling #electricitytrading greenbuildingafrica.co.za/oiling-the-whe…

Oiling the Wheels: Implementing Virtual Wheeling with tradable Electricity Credit Tokens to eliminate payment risk and extend its reach - by Meridian Economics. meridianeconomics.co.za/our-publicatio…

The note offers an evaluation of the core challenges associated with the current “traditional” wheeling framework. It proposes the further evolution of Eskom's new and promising "Virtual Wheeling" concept by means of introducing an Electricity Credit Token (ECT) System.

Our recent concept note is designed as a contribution to ongoing discussions around new wheeling models that are easy to implement, will significantly boost generation investment and pave the way toward a new competitive market structure. meridianeconomics.co.za/our-publicatio…

Meridian is hiring for a junior to mid-level candidates to join the team in 2024. Short application deadlines! We would appreciate your sharing this advert with your network of contacts, those who you believe would be well equipped to fill the position. meridianeconomics.co.za/vacancies/

It aims to facilitate optimal decision-making and governance of high-emission assets for the public good.

The approach developed here is intended to be readily applicable to emitting assets in both developed and developing country contexts. This method integrate conceptual views and knowledge sources to enhance understanding of the complex and uncertain just transition challenge.

Meridian Economics recently undertook a project to better understand the decarbonisation options available to the high emitting assets of Secunda and Sasolburg in South Africa. In this briefing note, we discuss the methodology that underpins the project. meridianeconomics.co.za/our-publicatio…

We developed an interactive non-linear presentation aimed at providing an accessible experience for readers and decision makers. It provides a structured approach to engage with the challenge, which explores multiple knowledge dimensions and perspectives. meridianeconomics.co.za/our-publicatio…

Our recent study reviews the implications of decarbonising Sasol’s Secunda and Sasolburg facilities and SA's petrochemical value chain. It explores the complexity of inter-connections, towards highlighting opportunities and risks to a just transition in a systematic way.

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Meridian is doing a presentation this morning on the role of additional RE on reducing load shedding, at GIBS as part of a Renewable Energy Dialogue with the NSBE. Please see the link below if you are interested in gaining some insights. gibs.zoom.us/j/97080672816

Increased use of OCGT generators ‘only short-term defence against loadshedding’ #Loadshedding #diesel #solarenergy #SouthAfrica @MeridianEconSA engineeringnews.co.za/article/increa…

In the short term, it is critical that the rapid deployment of renewables (particularly rooftop and distributed solar PV) is prioritised, whilst diesel supply constraints are addressed in order to improve the ability for OCGTs to generate power when necessary.

In our latest briefing note, we demonstrate that 5 GW of additional RE would have eliminated between 71-92% of load shedding, depending on supplementary measures to relieve diesel supply constraints. meridianeconomics.co.za/our-publicatio…

With the new year comes our new insights into the Power Crisis. Load shedding in 2022 was more than four times greater than 2021. The crippling economic and social impact was far worse than this comparison would suggest, with sustained stage 4-6 outages being felt during the year

In our last publication for the year, we unpack the meaning of ‘net zero by 2050’: discussing the significance of associating the ‘net-zero’ date with an emissions constraint and trajectory, the role of CCUS/removal technologies, and the complexities of carbon offsetting.