GHALEB CACHALIA: Nothing burns like the cold
We need to fix Eskom’s installed capacity, get rid of useless staff, then open the playing fields
09 May 2023 - 05:00
Winter is approaching, and as often it is said that nothing burns like the cold. With units out at Eskom’s key power stations — two at Koeberg, one at Medupi and three at Kusile, amounting to 6,000MW collectively and equal to six stages of load-shedding — I would say we are in for a glacial time.
Except we have the sun and the wind to fill the power gap, according to electricity minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, who is looking at unveiling a mega bid window of more than 15,000MW of additional renewables. ..
Would you like to comment on this article?
Sign up (it's quick and free) or sign in now.
Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.
This article is free to read if you sign up or sign in.
If you have already registered or subscribed, please sign in to continue.
Questions or problems? Email helpdesk@businesslive.co.za or call 0860 52 52 00.