Power Stations
latest news & developments
Ramokgopa celebrates 5-year load-shedding milestone, but warns, ‘we are not out of the woods yet’
Ramokgopa said one of the targets for the financial year 2025 was to improve South Africa’s energy availability factor to 70%
The heat is on: Why climate change will leave you gasping for air
Burning fossil fuels makes the Earth warmer, causing weather patterns to change. In areas with air pollution, this can make it even harder for people with lung diseases to breathe
BLUETTI has solutions to help South Africans tackle power outages
Experts warn that the power crisis may persist until the end of next year
South Africa eyes Russia’s technology to extend power station lifespan
Mantashe said the country was planning to work with all the Brics partners to solve the energy crisis that currently affected the country
A new light on the future of Eskom’s assets
A business coalition in South Africa’s energy heartland proposes a private takeover of Eskom’s assets to keep the lights on. But not everyone agrees with privatising energy…
Extending coal plants lifespan will not solve anything, says Crispian Olver
Climate commission presents its recommendations to Ramaphosa, highlighting that it is vital to decommission crumbling plants as soon as the power crunch eases
Eskom confirms wage-related protests at six coal-fired power stations
The demonstrations have coincided with stage 2 rotational power cuts which the state-owned utility says will remain in place until Sunday due to the breakdown of four generation…
Failing Transnet railway line threatens Exxaro’s coal exports
Coal orders from Europe have increased in light of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, but dysfunctional local infrastructure remains a challenge
Coal on a drive to delay its demise
The just transition that is currently being executed is a balance between energy security and climate change, according to one analyst
Power station in vicious circle with climate change
A new coal-fired utility planned for Limpopo will contribute to global warming, and climate change will affect its ability to run efficiently.
At the heart of Eskom’s vast network is a strategic hub that keeps things running
A small group of experts constantly monitors the workings of the system and stays abreast of new developments.
New Eskom power plant defies carbon cut pledge
Plans for a new coal-fired power station are baffling in light of South Africa’s agreement to decrease its emissions by 34% by 2020.
South Africa to step on the gas
Gas-fired power stations have many advantages and there is an abundance of domestic supply, writes Lynley Donnelly.
Eskom power ‘too costly by far’
Power parastatal’s insistence on building ‘bespoke’ power stations could cost R100-billion extra.
What’s Eskom doing to keep us in the light?
Eskom is now playing catch-up after five years in which it built no power stations.