======Electricity Supply Options, Sustainable Development and Climate Change Priorities - Case Studies for South Africa======
The study explores energy policies that drive sustainable development and have climate change co-benefits in South Africa, focusing on the electricity sector and regional hydroelectric imports.  \\ 
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|Report location:  |[[https://foresightfordevelopment.org/sobipro/download-file/46-246/54|source]]   |
|Language:  |English  |
|Publisher:  |<WRAP> 
unep risø centre on energy \\ 
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|Authors:  | Amit Garg,  Kirsten Halsnaes,  Pierre Mukheibir,  Stanford Mwakasonda, Harald Winkler  |
|Geographic focus:  |South Africa, Southern African Region   |

=====Methods=====
The research method involves scenario analysis using energy-economy-environment models, considering development objectives, and assessing sustainable development policies and measures. It includes modeling for domestic electricity options and regional hydroelectric imports, with a focus on their sustainability and climate impact.  \\ 
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=====Key Insights=====
The research examines specific energy policies that can meet South Africa's development objectives while contributing to climate change mitigation. It assesses domestic electricity options and the impact of climate change on regional hydroelectric imports, projecting increased temperature and rainfall in key river catchments.  \\ 
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