A power-project developer is seeking to block new rules governing the connection of plants to the grid, saying they are flawed.
Author: Paul Burkhardt
Eskom’s costs to run its diesel-powered units more than doubled as its fleet of coal-fired plants experienced frequent breakdowns.
Cape Town has set a record for the number of applications received to install solar power as the electricity crisis worsens.
The public enterprises minister undermined upper management, disrupting efforts to end the nation’s energy crisis, said former CEO André de Ruyter.
Eskom has had to defend itself against armed robbery, fuel theft, sabotage and corruption – all of which are increasing the risk of a complete power outage.
Civil society groups warned the move raises concerns about rampant corruption at the state-owned power utility.
Cabinet has approved a bill on electricity regulation designed to clear the path for private generation projects and power trading.
Government has given assurances that the electricity grid won’t be allowed to collapse. Yet increasing numbers of businesses are preparing for that very eventuality.
A shortage of electricity grid connections poses a major challenge that needs to be overcome to end load shedding.
The 155MW, R4-billion project by Seriti Green will provide electricity for coal mining operations in Mpumalanga.