Eskom, South Africa’s state-owned power utility, is nearing the end of daily power cuts, according to the Deputy Public Enterprises Minister, Phumulo Ramokgopa.
- The improvement in the power situation is attributed to Eskom’s efforts to address maintenance backlogs and increase generation capacity.
- Ramokgopa stated that the grid has shown stability, allowing for reduced load shedding in recent weeks.
- Eskom has successfully brought online additional generation units, contributing to the improvement in power supply.
- The utility has made progress in reducing unplanned breakdowns at power plants, leading to more reliable electricity provision.
- Eskom is working to secure additional capacity from renewable energy projects and independent power producers to further strengthen the power grid.
- Despite the progress, Ramokgopa acknowledged that challenges remain, particularly during peak demand periods.
- Eskom continues to focus on maintenance and infrastructure upgrades to enhance the resilience and stability of the power system.