South Africa will delay the launch of a procurement process for a new nuclear power station to allow for more consultation.
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South Africa’s plan to expand its power grid, now the biggest bottleneck to replacing coal with renewables, has hit a snag.
Energy minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has vowed to accelerate the shift to renewable energy, breaking with his predecessor.
President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday welcomed last week’s milestone of 100 days without load shedding in South Africa.
Energy minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa plans to secure funding approval soon for a 2.5GW nuclear power plant.
President Cyril Ramaphosa appointed a cabinet including members of opposition parties. These are the key names.
President Cyril Ramaphosa rejected allegations that a recent pause in load shedding is due to the upcoming election.
A sustained maintenance drive has brought units at Medupi and Kusile back online, bolstering Eskom’s energy availability factor.
Microgrids represent a paradigm shift, empowering communities to take control of their energy needs.
The electricity minister said an anticipated improvement in electricity supply should see him out of a job by the end of 2024.