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Tuesday, February 18, 2025

Government looking at repurposing 7 of Eskom’s power plants

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Deputy President David Mabuza says government is looking at repurposing up to 7 of Eskom’s power plants, to ensure a more reliable electricity supply to the national grid.

Mabuza was answering questions in Parliament yesterday and said the bouts of loadshedding the country experiences have had a severe negative impact on the economy.

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Mabuza says there is also currently a greater drive to incorporate renewable-energy sources into South Africa’s energy mix.

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Watch Mabuza’s full address here.

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