Eskom has synchronised Kusile unit 5 to the grid for the first time, adding 800MW of generating capacity.
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The last time rolling power cuts were imposed by Eskom was 93 days ago, marking the longest such break in years.
South Africa is risking R170-billion in climate finance by delaying the closing of a number of coal-fired power plants.
Eskom has won an appeal to keep five of its oldest plants open even though they are set to flout incoming emission caps.
Vodacom Group’s load shedding woes are extending to other operating markets in Africa and threatening to inflate its costs.
Eskom CEO Dan Marokane said the utility needs to intensify its recovery and add clean energy stations.
Eskom CEO Dan Marokane said on Friday that the utility has made positive strides but must navigate many challenges ahead.
Eskom is looking for a manager to lead its clean energy projects even as the utility extends the use of coal plants.
City Power has warned it will impose “load reduction” on Johannesburg residents to “protect the grid from total collapse”.
After 67 days of no load shedding, a powerful weather front looks set to put Eskom’s generation fleet to the test.