South Africa's Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa stated that the government plans to utilize excess electricity from Independent Power Producers. Eskom, the country's power utility, has issued a tender for a 75MW solar plant at its coal-fired power station. Eskom aims to limit power cuts during the upcoming winter months due to improved electricity generation performance. The CEO of Eskom warned of potential load shedding during winter, with a possibility of reaching Stage 5 in severe circumstances.
Eskom Sees Reduced South African Power Cuts on Stable Generation Rand gains more than 1% after electricity forecast for winter CEO Marokane says improvement needs to be maintained https://t.co/z0ovfUwowe
The CEO of Eskom warns of a potential resurgence of #Stage2 load shedding this winter, but he's assured that new generation plans will help minimise power outages to only reach #Stage5 in severe circumstances. #DStv403 #eNCA https://t.co/tUPcrqdeLf
Eskom says that load shedding will likely be limited to Stage 2 over winter, and in a worst-case scenario, Stage 5. | @LameezOmarjee https://t.co/0AYJ2czgm0
South Africa’s power utility Eskom forecast reduced outages for the country during upcoming winter months, when demand increases, due to improved electricity generation performance https://t.co/gwAJr7EVsW
South Africa's Eskom aims to limit winter power cuts https://t.co/7eZKSVKxzC
Eskom has issued a tender for a 75MW solar plant at its coal-fired power station Lethabo, in the Free State. | @LameezOmarjee https://t.co/AjQgYcVvrH
[VIEWER QUESTION] It’s been weeks now without any blackouts, an unusual state of affairs for South Africa. How do you feel about Government's view that the situation is getting better? What about the winter outlook? Is this just the calm before the storm? #TheSouthAfricanMorning… https://t.co/xZNfpxfvW1
Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has insisted government will find a use for excess electricity generated by Independent Power Producers that is currently "thrown away". https://t.co/tMv4tMiNjZ