The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) has approved Eskom’s application for a transfer of its powers and duties related to section 34 Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) with Independent Power Producers (IPPs) to the National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA).The NTCSA is the transmission arm of Eskom and the move represents a step forward in the power utility’s unbundling process. “Eskom’s application to NERSA on 21 December 2023 for consent to transfer its powers and duties … [Read more...] about NERSA approves Eskom’s NTCSA powers transfer application
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Stage 2 load shedding implemented ‘until further notice’
Monday, March 18, 2024 Eskom has implemented Stage 2 load shedding with effect from 5am today. By Sunday afternoon, unplanned outages at power stations accounted for the unavailability of some 14 641MW of generating capacity with a further 7 850MW offline due to planned maintenance. “Due to the loss of two generating units over the past 24 hours and the increase of planned maintenance as part of Eskom’s plan to improve its generation fleet … [Read more...] about Stage 2 load shedding implemented ‘until further notice’
Mineral Resources and Energy committee chair welcomes passing of ERA Bill
The chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Mineral Resources and Energy, Sahlulele Luzipo, has welcomed the passing of the Electricity Regulations and Amendment (ERA) Bill by the National Assembly (NA).In a statement, Luzipo said the Bill is a product of the collective wisdom of everyone who participated in the process, including the public hearings held in all nine provinces and those who made written submissions. The provincial public hearings were held from 26 September 2023 to 29 … [Read more...] about Mineral Resources and Energy committee chair welcomes passing of ERA Bill
National Assembly passes Electricity Regulation Amendment Bill
Friday, March 15, 2024 Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe says the Electricity Regulation Amendment (ERA) Bill will “radically transform the structure of the electricity sector” for the better. The bill was passed through a majority in the National Assembly on Thursday. The bill seeks to, amongst others: Provide for an open market platform that will allow for competitive electricity trading in South Africa. Make provision for the … [Read more...] about National Assembly passes Electricity Regulation Amendment Bill
Service delivery ‘war room’ working to resolve water and electricity disruptions
Deputy President Paul Mashatile says government is implementing rapid response interventions to resolve water and electricity disruptions in various municipalities across the country.The Deputy President was speaking during his question and answer session in the National Council of Provinces on Tuesday. Through the Service Delivery War Room, the Deputy President said the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) has developed some improvement plans to implement rapid … [Read more...] about Service delivery ‘war room’ working to resolve water and electricity disruptions
Transmission key component of stabilising power supply: Ramokgopa
Minister in the Presidency for Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, has reiterated the urgent need for the building of transmission lines to unlock thousands of megawatts for the grid from new generation capacity.“The major problem is transmission issues. We need to modernise and expand transmission by over 14 000km. To put it into context, in the past 10 years, we only did 4 000km. So, this 14 000km is to enable new generation capacity [to connect to the grid]. “If we had sufficient … [Read more...] about Transmission key component of stabilising power supply: Ramokgopa
Local Government Association, South African Local Government Association (SALGA) Calls for Adequate Funding
The South African Local Government Association (SALGA) has called for more funding to improve the financial sustainability of municipalities. SALGA briefed the Standing Committee on Appropriations on the 2024 Budget and the Division of Revenue as part of the Money Bills and Related Matters Act on Tuesday, 12 March. SALGA welcomed the increased allocation of R177 billion to local government. However, they argued that this still did not address the broader issue of inadequate funding at the … [Read more...] about Local Government Association, South African Local Government Association (SALGA) Calls for Adequate Funding
Malmesbury communities march against high water and electricity tariffs
Residents from Ilingelethu and Saamstaan townships in Malmesbury are demanding lower utilities tariffs from Swartland municipality. Hundreds of residents from Ilingelethu and Saamstaan townships in Malmesbury walked 4km on Friday to demand lower utilities tariffs such as water and electricity. They went to the Swartland municipality’s offices with a list of their grievances. Among their complaints is that water tariffs are higher than most households can afford. They also want to buy … [Read more...] about Malmesbury communities march against high water and electricity tariffs
Challenges remain, but there is improvement at Eskom: Ramokgopa
Minister in the Presidency for Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, says trends are showing that there are signs of improvement and progress at Eskom.He was briefing media on the implementation of the Energy Action Plan on Monday. “It is important that in the midst of momentary setbacks, when you go to Stage 4 and occasionally go to Stage 6 [load shedding], we don’t lose sight of essentially what is the trendline. “The best measure of this trendline is illustrated in the Unplanned Capacity … [Read more...] about Challenges remain, but there is improvement at Eskom: Ramokgopa
Government, private sector partnership yields positive results
Over the last nine months, the partnership between government and business has made significant strides in addressing the electricity supply crisis, the severe challenges in freight rail and port operations, and crime and corruption.“Since the partnership began, the private sector has contributed more than R170 million of direct support and has mobilised over 350 technical experts. More than 130 CEOs of the country’s leading companies have pledged their support,” President Cyril Ramaphosa said … [Read more...] about Government, private sector partnership yields positive results