The Kusile power station is back from the brink. Here's what this could mean for South Africa's load shedding crisis, according to Ramokgopa.
Electricity Minister Ramokgopa Kgosientsho briefs the media on 1 October about the return to service of Kusile’s downed units. Image: GCISwas upbeat in his recent media briefing, declaring that South Africa is “beginning to turn a corner” with regard to the load shedding and energy capacity crisis.Kusile to the rescue
The shutdown resulted in a loss of about 2 400 megawatts from the national grid, adding considerable strain, particularly during the high-demand winter months. Interim measures were developed to expedite the units’ return, pending legislative exemption approval, due to the potential increase in sulphur emissions.had to request an exemption for these interim measures, leading to a public comment period.
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