Electricity minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa will be able to determine the types of energy sources from which electricity must be generated.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa allocated a range of powers to his electricity minister to help address the nation’s energy crisis, almost three months after appointing him.
“The president’s delineation of powers and functions is directed at ensuring effective coordination and dedicated focus to deal more effectively and urgently with the electricity crisis.” Ramokgopa will be able to determine the types of energy sources from which electricity must be generated, according to the statement.
Ramaphosa in July doubled the procurement of renewable auctions, but the national grid has limited connections for projects in some regions. In short, Ramokgopa has been handed the following powers and functions as set out in Section 34 of the Electricity Regulation Act:determine that new generation capacity is needed to ensure the continued uninterrupted supply of electricity;
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