Electricity solutions must be reliable and affordable: expert
The ANC has released a statement saying maintenance at Eskom is a priority but an expert warns the utility has a financial crisis as well as operational problems. Source:...
Energy
Businesses will be allowed to produce their own power
The ANC’s Head of Economic Transformation Enoch Godongwana had a chat with @xolimngambi about the dire state of SOEs, in particular Eskom. The governing party says it will allow for businesses to produce their own power and for municipalities to...
Urgent steps needed to solve ongoing energy crisis
The government needs to take urgent and decisive steps to solve the ongoing energy crisis. That’s the view of energy expert, Chris Yelland. Source:...
Big power users urge government embrace private power generation
Big power users, including mining houses who say load shedding will be the death of the industry, say they want government to move faster with new self-generation regulations because they no longer want to be at the mercy of Eskom. Reporting to...
Eskom seeks exemption from air pollution rules
Eskom, South Africa’s biggest polluter, has asked for additional emission exemptions at two of its biggest plants. The state-owned utility, which is struggling to meet its costs and has R454-billion in debt, has applied to the environment ministry...
Electricity prices may rise by 16% if Eskom’s application succeeds
Eskom COO Jan Oberholzer confirmed on Monday that Eskom will be in court next week, to fight a decision handed down by the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa). The power utility wants to raise their electricity tarrifs by more than...
Court battle looming between the National Energy Regulator and Eskom
A court battle is looming between the National Energy Regulator and Eskom. The utility wants additional tariff increases for one-point-eight-billion-Rand in bonuses. It’s also trying to recover 69-billion-Rand additional revenue for the next...
System remains constrained and vulnerable: Eskom
No load-shedding is expected, however, Eskom continues to warn the country the system remains constrained and vulnerable. On Monday, the power utility announced that over 13 000 megawatts have been lost due to breakdowns. Source:...
A solar power plant in Upington unveiled
A solar power plant in Upington in the Northern Cape capable of providing 100 megawatts of electricity, has been unveiled. Source:...
