During a recent Cabinet meeting, it was announced that South Africa has achieved 148 days without load shedding, marking a notable development in the country's energy sector. This period also saw a reduction in the use of open cycle gas turbines (OCGT), leading to a saving of R10.21 billion in diesel costs compared to the previous year.
Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni highlighted that these results demonstrate the government's commitment to addressing the issue of load shedding beyond electoral campaigning. The National Energy Crisis Committee's collaboration with Eskom has been fruitful, aiming to eliminate load shedding, with acknowledgments of ongoing challenges yet a firm resolve to overcome them.
Additionally, the Cabinet supported Minister of Electricity and Energy Kgosientsho Ramokgopa's decision for extended public consultation on energy matters, reaffirming nuclear energy's role in South Africa's energy mix as a low-carbon and reliable electricity source.
Source: news24.com