TY - JOUR AU - Wright, Jarrad G. AU - van Coller, John PY - 2018/12/07 Y2 - 2024/03/28 TI - System adequacy in the Southern African Power Pool: A case for capacity mechanisms JF - Journal of Energy in Southern Africa JA - J. energy South. Afr. VL - 29 IS - 4 SE - Articles DO - 10.17159/2413-3051/2018/v29i4a5581 UR - https://energyjournal.africa/article/view/5581 SP - 37-50 AB - <p>The requirement for increased investment in electrical energy infrastructure in the Southern African Power Pool&nbsp;(SAPP) region is contextualised. Background on the SAPP is provided for reference. A brief assessment of historical capacity adequacy in the SAPP region shows historically sustained levels of inadequacy as well as distinctive investment cycles primarily as a result of administratively determined generation capacity investments within each member country. The introduction of an appropriately designed capacity mechanism&nbsp;is proposed for SAPP to facilitate system adequacy and incentivise long-term capacity investment.</p> ER -