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Power Stations

Ramokgopa celebrates 5-year load-shedding milestone, but warns, ‘we are not out of the woods yet’
National
/ 23 December 2024

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%

By Umamah Bakharia
The heat is on: Why climate change will leave you gasping for air
Health
/ 18 September 2023

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

By Nicole Ludolph and Linda Pretorius
BLUETTI has solutions to help South Africans tackle power outages
Partner Content
/ 31 August 2023

BLUETTI has solutions to help South Africans tackle power outages

Experts warn that the power crisis may persist until the end of next year

By Bluetti
South Africa eyes Russia’s technology to extend power station lifespan
The Green Guardian
/ 22 August 2023

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

By Mandisa Nyathi
A new light on the future of Eskom’s assets
The Green Guardian
/ 16 May 2023

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 production

By Andiswa Matikinca and Oxpeckers
Extending coal plants lifespan will not solve anything, says Crispian Olver
The Green Guardian
/ 15 May 2023

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

By Mandisa Nyathi
Eskom confirms wage-related protests at six coal-fired power stations
Business
/ 23 June 2022

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 units

By Anathi Madubela
Failing Transnet railway line threatens Exxaro’s coal exports
Business
/ 24 March 2022

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

By Marcia Zali
Coal on a drive to delay its demise
The Green Guardian
/ 28 July 2021

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

By Tunicia Phillips
​Power station in vicious circle with climate change
Article
/ 7 March 2017

​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.

By Sipho Kings
At the heart of Eskom’s vast network is a strategic hub that keeps things running
Article
/ 30 August 2016

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.

By Sarah Wild
New Eskom power plant defies carbon cut pledge
Article
/ 26 September 2013

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.

By Staff Reporter
South Africa to step on the gas
Article
/ 18 May 2012

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.

By Lynley Donnelly
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Article
/ 12 April 2010

Eskom power ‘too costly by far’

Power parastatal’s insistence on building ‘bespoke’ power stations could cost R100-billion extra.

By Kevin Davie and Lynley Donnelly
No image available
Article
/ 4 August 2009

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.

By Karabo Keepile

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