An in-depth look at Eskom's plans to mitigate load shedding by firing up additional units at Kusile Power Station
Eskom will be maximising the benefits of a recently granted sulphur dioxide emission exemption by reviving four units at Kusile Power Station.
While several environmental organisations contested the exemption, Minister Creecy upheld the decision, laying out stringent guidelines for Eskom. “It means we are now adding that 2 100MW to the grid, which is equivalent to shaving off two stages of load-shedding.”
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