SA is in the midst of a power crisis. Eskom’s ageing infrastructure, reduced reliability, inferior coal and the significant gap in power generation capacity and demand has left the country susceptible to rolling blackouts. These have also contributed to an increased frequency of load-shedding needed to reduce the burden on its power generation facilities.
However, President Cyril Ramaphosa’s recent landmark announcement to increase the electricity generation threshold for private energy producers from one to 100 megawatts could signal a new dawn for the country...If you have already registered or subscribed, please sign in to continue.
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