Load-shedding highlights need for independent power production
The City of Ekurhuleni is taking steps to mitigate the impact of load-shedding on residents and businesses.
The announcement by Eskom that the country will again be plunged into indefinite stage six load-shedding highlights how important independent power production (IPP) is to keep the lights on in Ekurhuleni.
Upon assuming office, one of the first actions taken by the multi-party coalition was to expedite the City’s IPP programme, which resulted in the signing off of 47 agreements to tackle this matter head-on.
Throughout this year, various IPP projects will come online and feed back into the energy grid, resulting in just under 150MW when complete.
“I would also like to encourage businesses and residents who are generating electricity to engage with the City to feed this surplus back into our grid,” said Ekurhuleni Mayor Tania Campbell.
“Not only do these unprecedented levels of load-shedding have a detrimental impact on the economy of Ekurhuleni, but it also shortens the lifespan of the City’s energy network.
“This multi-party coalition is taking proactive steps to mitigate the impact of load-shedding on our residents and businesses.”
