They generate 80% of South Africa’s electricity, but regularly break down.
The plan is for gas and renewable energy to replace some of it while independent power producers will make up the shortfall.They spoke about a few of these power stations, their location, their generating capacity, and the challenges they face. Adil Nchabeleng, Energy expert You need as much as [electricity] possible… We are not surviving! … There are no reserves… To create a new power station, you’re looking at billions of rands…Eskom’s 15 coalfired power stations are old and worn.Eskom also runs Africa’s only nuclear power station and a handful of pumped storage plants, hydroelectric plants, backup gas plants, and a wind farm.
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