November 30, 2023
South Africa: Preferred Bidders for Battery Storage IPP Bid Window One Announced
The announcement of the four preferred bidders under the first bid window of the Battery Energy Storage Independent Power Procurement (BESIPPP) Programme marks a "significant… Read more »
November 28, 2023
South Africa: Energy Equipment Donation to Be Received By Electricity Minister
The first consignment of energy equipment donated by the People's Republic of China is expected to be received by Minister in the Presidency for Electricity, Dr Kgosientso… Read more »
November 27, 2023
South Africa: Stage 4 Load Shedding Until Saturday
Eskom has announced that it will implement Stage 4 load shedding from 2pm on Monday until 5am on Saturday morning. Read more »
South Africa: Eskom Receives Global Credit Ratings Boost
Eskom has welcomed the decision by global ratings agency S&P Global to upgrade the power utility's credit rating to 'B' from 'CCC+' with a stable outlook on the company's… Read more »
November 26, 2023
South Africa: Eskom Reduces Load Shedding to Stage 4
Eskom has seen a significant improvement in its generating capacity due the return of some generating units that were lost to service and the replenishment of emergency reserves at… Read more »
November 19, 2023
South Africa: Eskom Ramps Up Load Shedding to Replenish Emergency Reserves
Electricity Minister, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, said on Sunday that Eskom was ramping up power cuts to replenish emergency reserves. Read more »
November 15, 2023
South Africa: Load Shedding Requires Urgent Intervention, Minister Tells Parliament
Minister in the Presidency responsible for Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, has told the Portfolio Committee on Public Enterprises that load shedding is an existential… Read more »
South Africa: Eskom Lays Out On Transmission Expansion
Eskom Managing Director of Transmission, Segomoco Scheppers, says the power utility is working hard to expand transmission lines and unlock future generation capacity for the power… Read more »
November 04, 2023
South Africa: Electricity Minister to Embark On Eskom Power Station Visits
Minister in the Presidency responsible for Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, is expected to embark on a series of follow-up visits to Eskom power stations. Read more »
November 01, 2023
South Africa: Municipalities Apply for Eskom Debt Relief #MTBPS2023
More than 60 municipalities who owe Eskom for unpaid bulk electricity services have applied for government's debt relief arrangement. Read more »
South Africa: Govt to Support Energy Transition in Automotive Sector #MTBPS2023
Government plans to implement tax and expenditure measures to support the automotive sector to transition to a low carbon economy. Read more »
October 31, 2023
South Africa: Johannesburg City Power to Take Over Load Shedding Operations in Supply Areas
City Power is expected to take over control of the load shedding operations for most of the areas it supplies effective from Monday, 6 November 2023. Read more »
October 30, 2023
South Africa: Eskom Implements Load Shedding
Eskom has implemented Stage 2 load shedding in a bid to replenish emergency reserves ahead of the colder weather expected this week. Read more »
October 24, 2023
South Africa: Eskom's Generation Steadily Improving - Electricity Minister
Improved performance of Eskom's generating fleet is beginning to turn the tide against load shedding. Read more »
South Africa: Efforts in Full Swing to Clean Up Eskom
Efforts to root out, unravel and disrupt corruption at Eskom are gaining momentum. Read more »
South Africa: Eskom Launches Cross-Border Energy Supply Programme
Eskom has launched the cross-border standard offer programme (CBSOP) for short-term energy purchases from cross-border utilities and cross-border Independent Power Producers which… Read more »
October 23, 2023
South Africa: Electricity Minister Outlines Green Shoots in Resolving the Energy Crisis
South Africa is beginning to turn the corner in resolving the energy crisis. Read more »
October 22, 2023
South Africa: Load Shedding Suspended Until Tuesday
Due to the continued improved generation fleet performance and emergency reserves fully recovered, load shedding will remain suspended and only resume on Tuesday at 16:00, Eskom… Read more »
October 19, 2023
South Africa: SA's Green Commercialisation Strategy Approved By Cabinet
Cabinet announced on Thursday that it has given the Green Hydrogen Commercialisation Strategy (GHCS) the green light for implementation. Read more »
South Africa: Cabinet Welcomes Investments in Energy, Transport
Cabinet has welcomed investments in the energy and transport sector, as they are expected to create jobs and assist small business owners in the transport sector. Read more »
October 17, 2023
Africa: Continent Can Produce More Energy Than It Needs - South African Electricity Minister
Africa can produce more energy than it requires within the next 30 years if it takes advantage of its natural resources. Read more »
South Africa: Electricity Minister Welcomes Return of Unit 1 at Kusile Power Station
The Ministry of Electricity says the return to service of unit 1 at Kusile Power Station marks a critical milestone in the quest to "recover South Africa's economy". Read more »
October 16, 2023
South Africa: Hydrogen Economy Plays Prominent Role in Just Energy Transition - Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa has highlighted the vital role the green hydrogen economy plays in the country's development and just energy transition. Read more »
October 10, 2023
South Africa: Eskom Board Chairperson Steps Down
Eskom board chairperson, Mpho Makwana, is expected to step down from his role at the power utility's next AGM scheduled for the end of October. Read more »
October 05, 2023
South Africa: Eskom Owed R4.7 Billion By Gauteng Municipalities
Eskom announced on Wednesday that the municipal electricity debt in Gauteng continues to increase rapidly. Read more »