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South Africa’s automotive body insists local car output still leads the continent, even as the country’s electric ambitions lag.
Johannesburg’s R5.3-billion debt threatens its power supply, but the even bigger fight is over structural electricity reform.
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.
The appointment reflects Eskom’s push to compete for customers as South Africa’s electricity market is liberalised.
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.