Abstract
Climate change phenomenon has in recent years made countries to rise together with concerted efforts to deal with its impact on the ecosystem, economy, public health and the socio-economic conditions. The energy sector in South Africa, much as globally, is the highest contributor to climate change because of its high emission levels of Green House Gasses (GHGs) that are mostly contributed by the electricity supply industry. Thus, the majority of climate change causes in South Africa are anthropogenic. Anthropogenic causes of climate change can only be addressed if there are proper strategies to internalise negative externalities of the current growth and development trajectory. In South Africa, where energy generation is dominated by coal burning, it became evident that this problem must be addressed, not as an option but a priority. The country embarked on a number of initiatives which among others include solar energy programmes...
D.Phil. (Development Studies)