Public enterprises minister Pravin Gordhan said the Komati power station provides a glimpse into Eskom’s future.
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Activity in South Africa’s private sector contracted for the fourth consecutive month in June.
The crisis may have reduced the nation’s economic growth rate by as much as 3.2 percentage points last year.
Eskom has been able to reduce load shedding due to the improvement of the energy availability factor.
Eskom has been given permission to bypass pollution abatement equipment at its giant Kusile plant.
A plan to split Eskom into three units envisions most of the company’s R439-billion debt being allocated to generation.
South African renewable energy projects selected over a year ago are struggling to reach financial close.
South Africa and the governments of the Netherlands and Denmark have launched a $1-billion green hydrogen fund.
Eskom recently announced plans to install smart meters in homes nationwide as it seeks ways to reduce energy demand.
Trade unions at Eskom have agreed a new three-year wage deal on Thursday giving a 7% pay rise for each year.