×

We've got news for you.

Register on SowetanLIVE at no cost to receive newsletters, read exclusive articles & more.
Register now

Future of electricity generation in SA is bright as reliance on Eskom declines

Green the new gold in rapidly changing local energy mix

Seventy-five billion rand! This is the estimated value of construction sector-related economic activity that could potentially be unlocked over the next few years after the announcements from President Cyril Ramaphosa to allow businesses to produce up to 100MW of power without the need for a generation license from Nersa (the National Energy Regulator of SA).

This will be further supported by the recent announcements from the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) of R131bn to accelerate SA's transition to clean energy projects...

This article is free to read if you register or sign in.

If you have already registered or subscribed, please sign in to continue.



Questions or problems? Email helpdesk@sowetanlive.co.za or call 0860 52 52 00.

Would you like to comment on this article?
Register (it's quick and free) or sign in now.

Speech Bubbles

Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.