Powerships get Ramaphosa’s approval, but an expert says they're 'expensive and harmful' | The Citizen

🔒 President CyrilRamaphosa this week endorsed using powerships to alleviate loadshedding. 💡 Karpowership GwedeMantashe Read more below ⬇️

The ANC looks closer to getting its way, using powerships to alleviate load shedding, following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s endorsement of the idea this week. But an energy expert says it is environmentally bad and hugely expensive. In his response to questions from parliament on the country’s energy crisis, Ramaphosa said: “I still say today what South Africa needs right now is emergency energy … Other countries have done so.

“The quick solution is delivering 10 000MW in renewable energy plus 3 000MW of battery storage in the next six to 12 months … and it is environmentally friendly.” “Load shedding is meant to protect the grid,” he said. “The worst-case scenario is load shedding could go past stage 6.”Political analyst Piet Croucamp, who hosted a panel discussion on the minister’s first 100 days in office, said Ramokgopa’s hands were tied.

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