The draft IRP 2023 scales back renewable projects viewed as a key source of economic growth
How the government plans to repay the money is being questioned
Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan says all critical elements for creating a more dynamic, responsive and competitive electricity industry are in place
The new smart meters give the power utility the ability to limit the electricity supply to a household
When the president merged the mining and energy departments under his most powerful lieutenants he made a decision that would come back to bite him
The country’s dalliance with privatisation threatens to push up electricity costs, undermining energy security
One year on, the Kremlin’s impact appears to be retreating — but, amid uncertainty about the global economy’s growth trajectory, risks to inflation remain
The utility has been in a tailspin for years but those in charge of correcting its course lack direction, which does not bode well
With Eskom and most other entities in states of disrepair, the relevance of the department of public enterprises is questioned
The cabinet reshuffle should move the mineral resources and energy minister to another portfolio
2022 was a clear indication that the worst is yet to come for the embattled power utility and South Africans
But analysts say the fossil fuel’s boom will probably be short-lived as the turn to renewable energy picks up
The country needs a greener economy but energy specialists say policymakers must ensure the creation of a fairer economy in the process
Experts warn that if Eskom and government does not come to grips with the tariff problem, continued social unrest is inevitable
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has prompted some to make an about-turn on coal but their scramble has not sealed the fate of renewables
The minister believes liquified petroleum gas is needed in the energy mix, but some experts are not convinced of its merits