South Africa just hit a dark load shedding milestone
South Africa has experienced a significant increase in the number of hours without power due to load shedding.
Eskom’s big load-shedding problem
Eskom, South Africa’s state-owned power utility, is facing a significant challenge with load-shedding as its energy availability factor (EAF) continues to decline. The EAF measures the percentage of time a power station is available for use when needed and is crucial for a power utility’s performance.
Eskom’s big grid problem
Eskom, South Africa’s state-owned power utility, is facing a major problem with its transmission grid capacity to accommodate new wind and solar plants. The lack of funds and inadequate expansion has led to grid saturation in key regions, such as the Northern, Western, and Eastern Cape.
Push for nuclear over renewables in South Africa: report
Critics of the Presidential Climate Commission’s draft report in South Africa argue that the push for renewable energy will put jobs at risk and may not fully meet the country’s energy needs.
Criminals are holding South Africa to ransom
Criminal networks, including kidnapping syndicates and “construction mafias,” are operating with impunity in South Africa while the government struggles to effectively address the issue.