The Government of South Africa has validated a plan to add 11.8 GW to Eskom’s network with 6.8 GW to be produced via renewable sources from 2022.
The Government has announced its plans to reduce load shedding and revive the economy of South Africa. The Government will be relying on Independent Power Producers (IPPs) to implement its plan for the state-owned company, Eskom. IPPs already have several concessions in the country.
The National Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) has also approved the construction of storage facilities for 513 MWh of electricity and the production of 3,000 MW from gas-fired power stations and 1,500 MW from coal-fired plants.
For the renewable energies, 6,800 MW will be gotten from new solar and wind farms. The government’s new energy plan will allow for a new round of tenders to qualify for the construction of facilities in the future with the fourth round of tendering for the Independent Purchases of Electricity from Renewable Energy Sources (IPPERP) programme continues to deliver results. The Bokamoso solar power plant was the recent plant that was commissioned in the country.
The Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy South Africa, Gwede Mantashe said, “Work has begun with key stakeholders, including the buyer [Eskom], to strengthen the framework essential for the programme’s bankability.”
ENERGY IN SOUTH AFRICA
According to the Ministry of Energy, South Africa’s total domestic electricity generation capacity is 51,309 megawatts (MW) from all sources. Approximately 91.2%, or 46,776 MW, comes from thermal power stations, while 4,533 MW, or 8.8%, is generated from renewable energy sources.
Figures gotten from the 2018 Draft IRP released by South Africa showed that the country has an installed capacity of 51,309 MW. 46,776 MW of Thermal, 661 MW of Hydroelectric and 3,872 MW of the other renewables.
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