Eskom looks to private sector to help with R990bn it needs for new generation
To meet the country’s future energy needs, at least R1.2-trillion will be required in electricity investment before 2030
27 July 2022 - 16:35
UPDATED 27 July 2022 - 23:04
Eskom is readying itself for more competition in the SA electricity market, saying it would need private sector investors to help foot the R1.2-trillion needed to install sufficient new generation capacity.
“We need to understand that it is going to become a competitive business, especially the generation and distribution [of electricity],” said Matthew Mflathelwa, GM of strategy and planning at Eskom...
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