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The Department of Electricity and Energy published proposed rules for the wholesale electricity market, including financial penalties for technical mistakes.
While Eskom’s revenue from electricity sales continues to increase, it would be generating significantly more had private power not significantly reduced demand.
Mteto Nyati said the Eskom board supports the plan to transfer assets to the new transmission entity, but not unconditionally.
Rooftop solar growth remains strong in South Africa, despite load-shedding’s absence for more than a year.
South Africa’s electricity minister said expanding the transmission grid is only one part of the solution to deliver the economic growth the country needs.
Eskom CEO Dan Marokane says getting regulations for the South African Wholesale Electricity Market right now will be crucial.
The South African Independent Power Producers’ Association has accused Eskom of blocking fair access to the grid.