Eskom says that Unit 4 of the Kusile Power Station Project has been connected to the national grid, which will contribute an additional 800MW to the country’s power system once the unit is fully optimised, following a series of tests…
Eskom reports interim profit as chief executive warns of ‘unreliable and unpredictable’ power system
Eskom published interim results for the six months ended September 2021, showing a net profit after tax of R9.2 billion - up from R216 million, despite supply constraints and South Africa’s ongoing national lockdown.
Power utility Eskom says it will make some of its land available to private investors for renewable energy generation projects. This is in a bid to boost energy availability and generation capacity for the country.
Embattled power utility Eskom has warned that the imposition of minimum emissions standards earlier than expected will lead to an energy crisis as it would be forced to take power plants offline.
Eskom expects to return to profitability by the 2026 financial year, it told parliament's Standing Committee on Public Accounts this week.
Eskom chief executive Andre de Ruyter says that South Africa has been home to almost 100 years of coal-based power generation and that it risks creating 'ghost towns' if the country suddenly shifts to renewable energy sources.
Eskom's loathsome load shedding has again become a daily part of life for South Africans as the state power utility continues to battle ongoing generation capacity shortages caused by poorly maintained infrastructure.
South Africa’s energy department has said it will start preparing for the end of coal-for-power use in the country but cautioned that a retreat from the dirtiest fossil fuel must take account of the impact on the economy and the…
Eskom chief executive Andre de Ruyter says that load shedding should be eased heading into the weekend, subject to the return of power units later today and no further breakdowns.