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The recovery of South Africa’s power generating sector is still far from being realised.
A third of South Africa’s farming income depends on irrigation. Disruptions in power supply put huge chunks of the country’s agricultural fortunes at risk.
The era of stocking pantries and keeping our fridges and freezers full is over.
South Africa faces the possibility of record electricity shortages and catastrophic scenarios such as a complete grid collapse.
By sharing resources and equipment, SMEs could reduce operational costs and increase their resilience in the face of power cuts.
Nothing will save Eskom in its present configuration.
Very little attention has been paid to the justice implications of electricity distribution.
Deciding on the best system isn’t a simple matter. There’s a bewildering array of jargon to sift through and many elements to consider.
South Africa’s energy crisis has far-reaching negative effects on water supply. Energy and water are intertwined.
Eskom needs a new management team, this is clear. But the country also needs new leadership.
The impression that’s been created is that political will is the only ingredient missing in fixing South Africa’s electricity crisis. But this is simplistic.
The hybrid nature of threats to South Africa’s energy infrastructure can only be solved by an integrated solution, including severe sanctions that should include fines and imprisonment.
Considering South Africa’s climatic advantage, the fraction of electricity generated from renewable energy technologies is low.
Economic and energy policymakers are responsible for increasing both demand for and supply of electricity. There must be a surplus of energy which will encourage economic growth.
South Africa’s renewable energy procurement programme has the potential to restore energy security and eventually reduce power prices.
Southern African countries have been slow in embracing solar energy but this is changing.
Renewable energy sources won’t make a decisive impact to alleviate South Africa’s power shortage for at least five years.
The deluge of opinions and proposed solutions to South Africa’s energy crisis reflects corporate and political interests.
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