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:...
South Africans are experiencing stage six of load-shedding, with many residents upset over the rolling blackouts. However, what impact does load shedding have on the economy? Source:...
South Africa’s power utility Eskom needs around R187 billion to comply fully with existing legislation curbing harmful emissions. This is according to a government presentation to parliament which was presented on Wednesday. Eskom, which uses...
Eskom power stations will be grouped into clusters that compete with each other to produce cost-effective power and give consumers a better price. Source:...
Eskom has confirmed it will start selling large quantities of electricity to Zimbabwe again soon. “Eskom can confirm that we have agreed on a payment plan for the outstanding debt and that proof of payment has been received,” the South...
Eskom, which is considered South Africa’s biggest polluter, has said emissions of particulate matter that cause chronic respiratory disease are at their highest level in two decades. This is due to the state power utility’s financial meltdown,...
The South African government has allocated an extra R59 billion to state-owned power utility Eskom over the next two years so it can service its debt. Eskom, which supplies more than 90% of the country’s electricity, fails to generate sufficient...
Businesses, malls and factories will soon be able to generate their electricity and feed it into the grid. Energy Minister Jeff Radebe told the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) to license applications from businesses to be able to...
Green buildings are increasingly in demand in the face of concerns around Eskom’s ability to supply power. At the recent African Utility Week conference, energy minister Jeff Radebe told delegates that Eskom alone cannot meet our power capacity...
