Independent power producers say they can ease SA's power blackouts with surplus electricity quickly and cheaply
As load-shedding grips the country yet again, independent power producers say they are ready and able to step into the breach and provide surplus electricity quickly and cheaply.
Their comments at an information session on Wednesday are in response to the government’s call for the independent power industry to detail if it has the capability to urgently provide 3,000MW, or 7.5%, of SA’s generation capacity, to plug Eskom’s supply shortfall.A subscription helps you enjoy the best of our business content every day along with benefits such as exclusive Financial Times articles, ProfileData financial data, and digital access to the Sunday Times and Times Select.
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