The power utility commits to diversifying its energy sources by launching 2 000MW of clean energy projects.
Power utility Eskom has committed to diversifying its energy sources by launching 2 000MW of clean energy projects, as part of its push for a sustainable energy future.
Based on the improved generation performance, the base case scenario indicates there will be no load-shedding if unplanned outages stay at 13 000MW or below, it says. It adds that as a result, there was a potential 2% growth for the South African economy and improved financial performance for Eskom in financial year 2025 .
There was also a sustained increase in the energy availability factor, rising from 57% in April 2024, to 67.02% by the end of July 2024 – an improvement of 10.02%. “For a scenario where unplanned outages rise to 14 000MW, stage one load-shedding could be implemented. The unlikely scenario of unplanned outages at 15 000MW will at worst result in stage two load-shedding. The trend in the performance of the fleet has reduced both the base case unplanned capacity assumption, and the possible intensity in the event that load-shedding is needed.
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