The electricity minister said Eskom’s EAF figure of 65.5% validates the viability of its fleet and “signifies the most efficient path to ending load shedding”.
The minister in the Presidency for electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa , says the end of load-shedding is “within touching distance”.“ marks a significant milestone in resolving the energy deficit in the country,” Ramokgopa said in a post on Eskom’s Facebook page.
He added that reaching an EAF of 65.5% validates the viability of the power utility’s fleet and “signifies the most efficient path to ending load-shedding”. “The return of Medupi Unit 4 , Koeberg Unit 2 and the synchronisation of Kusile Unit 6 , a total of 2,580MW in the next 6 months, is a welcomed addition to generation capacity.”
“We have indeed turned the corner, the ending of load-shedding is within touching distance,” he added.
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