Government’s partnership with business and the increase in solar rooftops, photovoltaic and battery storage has contributed to the decrease in blackouts
The party’s energy strategy is similar to that of the ANC-led government, which includes liberalising the country’s energy market
The draft IRP 2023 scales back renewable projects viewed as a key source of economic growth
The mineral resources department plans to finalise the country’s new energy plan by the end of May
The effort, needed for renewable capacity to come online, will cost about R210 billion
Notwithstanding the transmission dilemma, the minister’s Sunday briefing suggested that the crisis-hit energy system was recovering
Captains of industry may appear the benevolent saviours of a state in decline, but we ought to question their intentions
Obsessive consultation is a pronounced feature of Ramaphosa’s leadership style, however, it has done him – and the country – few favours
The Democratic Alliance says the 18% electricity price hike is unconstitutional, while other parties are likely to file a wider challenge on the power crisis
Energy reforms must be considered alongside Eskom’s debt, alternative energy sources and environmental and social requirements
The power utility says it will need all funding and resources at its disposal to avoid higher levels of load-shedding
So says Rudi Dicks, who is in charge of coordinating President Cyril Ramaphosa’s initiatives to drive structural reforms and employment