Koeberg Unit 1 “will” be back online five months late — Eskom
Eskom has announced that maintenance on the first unit of its Koeberg nuclear plant will be completed five months later than originally planned, now expected to be finished in November.
Dark clouds for South Africa
Asset management firm Futuregrowth has warned that South Africa’s growth prospects for the remainder of 2023 are a cause for concern, as investors are worried about the impact of ongoing blackouts on the country’s economy.
Load-shedding hurting economy more than expected – Reserve Bank
South Africa’s energy crisis, characterized by frequent power cuts or load-shedding, has had a more significant impact on the country’s economy than initially expected.
Big turn for load shedding in South Africa
According to independent energy analyst Pieter Jordaan, the recent suspensions of daytime load shedding in South Africa have had a significant impact on the country’s load shedding trendline.
Too much solar could collapse the grid — Ramokgopa
South Africa’s Electricity Minister, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, cautioned against adding too much solar generation capacity to the grid too quickly, as it could potentially cause the grid to collapse.