Tshwane has set out an ambitious goal of achieving 1 000 MW of energy independence from Eskom by 2026.
The City of Tshwane is charting an energy resilient future for its residents and believes this will become possible through a multi-stakeholder approach that will work to, over time, lessen reliance on Eskom. The city is looking at attaining energy for economic growth and to position South Africa as a global player in the manufacturing space. It’s also considering recommissioning some of its facilities with the help of the private sector in energy generation, a move it believes will help achieve its energy independence.
The city also has an energy task team that falls under the Tshwane Economic Development Agency. The team has been working with the business sector on energy interventions in Tshwane.