To stop industries from suffering during load shedding, the uMgungundlovu District Municipality has procured five independent power producers.
This will assist by generating electricity from renewable and alternative sources, said the municipality, adding the strategy has been well received by Eskom.In order to provide a steady supply of electricity during load shedding, Melanie Veness, CEO of the Pietermaritzburg and Midlands Chamber of Business, said that the collective solution might include linking the power producers directly to corporate consumers, as well as providing battery backup storage capacity.
The IPPs have been working on their implementation plans, which they will present to the district’s business community for review.District mayor Mzi Zuma said he believes that the approach is a crucial intervention towards addressing the competitive challenges facing manufacturers.