At present, environmentally friendly and low-carbon clean energy is the only way for world energy development, but on September 1, 2022, South African Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy Gwed Mantashe refuted that renewable energy can end years of rotating power cuts. statement. Mantasche said Europe's return to fossil fuels demonstrated the limitations of using green energy. Solar and wind power plants can be used to supplement coal, gas and nuclear power generation, but have limitations in meeting South Africa's needs, such as mines. South Africa should consider investing in increasing coal and nuclear power generation capacity, and using renewable energy as a backup source.

Mantashe said a commitment from developing countries in 2021 to help South Africa raise $8.5 billion to help South Africa transition to clean energy is still under discussion. He said any final decision on how to use the funds would be based on South Africa's energy needs. Mantashe calls for an end to the "polarized" debate on South Africa's energy transition. Meeting the country's needs requires "multi-technology coexistence". Editor / Xu Shengpeng