The National Council of Provinces’ (NCOP’s) recent approval of the Electricity Regulation Amendment (ERA) Bill has far-reaching implications for the future structure and operation of an industry that has been dominated by Eskom for more than a century. Unlike the controversial National Health Insurance Bill, which President Cyril Ramaphosa signed on May 15, the ERA has the backing of business, which called for its urgent passage as part of reforms that it viewed to be necessary to end loadshedding and place the sector on a more sustainable footing.
The Presidential Climate Commission (PCC) is currently assessing the impact of South Africa’s decision to delay the decommissioning of the Hendrina, Grootvlei and Camden coal-fired power stations on the country’s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC), which outlines the country’s decarbonisation goals. Eskom confirmed recently that Cabinet and board permission had been granted for the continued operation of the three power stations beyond their original decommissioning dates, owing to the ongoing shortage of supply and delays in adding new generation.
The Presidential Climate Commission (PCC) is currently assessing the impact of South Africa’s decision to delay the decommissioning of the Hendrina, Grootvlei and Camden coal-fired power stations on the country’s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC), which outlines the country’s decarbonisation goals. Eskom confirmed recently that Cabinet and board permission had been granted for the continued operation of the three power stations beyond their original decommissioning dates, owing to the ongoing shortage of supply and delays in adding new generation.
Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa said there was no need for load shedding now because he and a team of Eskom engineers have been able to rehabilitate three of the six problematic major power stations, including Kusile and Majuba.
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