The National Planning Commission has called for an 'energy emergency' to end load shedding within the next two years. The plan calls for the construction of 10,000MW of solar and wind power and 5,000MW of battery storage to be built urgently. | Fin24
New wind and photovoltaic power could be built within two years
The NPC advises government on the long term development issues of the country, specifically the implementation of the National Development Plan. It is chaired by Minister in the Presidency Mondli Gungubele. Energy experts have been warning that this will not be sufficient to end load shedding in the next two years. As Eskom's plants are on a deteriorating trend, load shedding will grow more intense unless substantial new capacity is built.
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