South Africa’s Supreme Court of Appeal has held electricity utility Eskom and state regulators responsible for water pollution from a coal fired power station.
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South Africa’s new electricity pricing policy reflects some changes but fails to guarantee more free power for millions who need it.
South Africa is struggling to move to renewable energy because of: Eskom’s dominance, weak planning, a poor grid, failing municipal networks and unused solar.
South Africa’s top appeal court has ordered the state-owned power utility Eskom to disclose its coal and diesel contracts, marking a major win for transparency and accountability.
Eskom’s plans to cut power to 14 indebted municipalities expose a deepening crisis in South Africa’s state-owned electricity provider.
South Africa’s largest gold producer went to court to win the right to use its own solar power.
If conditions for private investment in the transmission infrastructure are not put in place, it’s likely that loadshedding will return in 2029.
One thing is certain: there will be ongoing contestation over the path and pace of South Africa’s electricity reforms.
South African homes need two-way meters so that they can feed extra solar power from home systems and electric vehicles back to the grid.
South Africa and Nigeria promised to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from oil and coal. But instead they’re planning to increase production of fossil fuels.
A new South African high court ruling will make electricity price increases more transparent, and force municipalities to consult the public about price hikes.
A proposed 36.1% electricity price hike in South Africa is unaffordable and out of line with the country’s development goals of making reliable electricity more available.
Large-scale gas development could leave investors unable to recoup their money, because of a global shift towards renewables and green hydrogen.
South Africa’s new electricity law is good news for electricity market reform. But big hurdles still need to be overcome before success is achieved.
South Africa’s roadmap to renewable energy has to make sure that electricity will be durable and equitable for all its residents.
After 30 years of democracy, South Africa is in a deep electricity crisis which can only be solved if the government moves speedily to set up solar and wind plants.
South Africa’s national electricity plan is being finalised. A scientist argues that an energy mix of nuclear, clean coal, renewable energy and gas is urgently needed to end 15 years of power cuts.
As South Africa heads towards elections, there is no quick fix solution to the electricity crisis in the country. What exactly are the political parties promising voters?
The key to a successful energy transition away from coal is good institutional quality supported by anti-corruption procedures and clear rules.
A growing number of people are opting to generate their own renewable energy and escape load shedding.
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