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South Africa’s energy blueprint needs an overhaul
The draft IRP 2023 fails to address future energy shortages, analysts argue This content is restricted to registered users and subscribers. Get Your Free Account The Mail &…
Political manifestos on energy solutions ‘underwhelming’
The energy crisis has worsened SA’s existing economic challenges, prompting ratings agencies, the IMF and SARB to flag load-shedding as a significant barrier to recovery
Eskom fears revenue dip as appetite for solar PV grows
Exorbitant electricity tariffs and longer stages of load-shedding have forced consumers to urgently seek off-grid alternatives
Eskom touts smart meters to manage demand
The new smart meters give the power utility the ability to limit the electricity supply to a household