Johannesburg’s R5.3-billion debt threatens its power supply, but the even bigger fight is over structural electricity reform.
Browsing: Energy and sustainability
Eskom renewables chief Rivoningo Mnisi names the solar, battery and hydro projects that will be built first.
Eskom Green is targeting up to 32GW by 2040, with the board insisting it will partner private developers, not compete with them.
Rating agency Moody’s has warned that carving transmission out of Eskom could weaken its creditworthiness.
South Africa moved to fix the car industry’s right-to-repair gap in 2021; nothing similar for electronics has followed.
The R1.2-billion solar plant will supply about 60 000 households and anchors a pipeline of 17 projects across 11 stations.
Boston hydro now powers five Growthpoint buildings in Cape Town, with more generators set to join the pool.
Eskom’s generation recovery is working, but unbundling has stalled and municipal debt signals deeper trouble.
Eskom is in exploratory talks with the World Bank over funding for a multibillion-dollar nuclear programme.
Eskom has threatened to cut power to parts of Johannesburg as City Power’s debt passes R5.2-billion.