Eskom faces risk of loadshedding as coal delivery disruption hits power stations
Engineering News – ONLINE 30 July 2018 Eskom has reported that coal delivery at some of its power stations was disrupted due to a workers’ protest in the early hours of Monday morning, leaving the South African power utility at risk of yet more load-shedding. Read the FULL STORY here…
How many Chinese module suppliers can complete with JinkoSolar, outside China?
By Finlay Colville, Head of Solar Intelligence, Solar Media Since Chinese investments into major cell and module facilities started – more than 10 years ago – success ultimately has been driven by overseas market-share gains, above other technical or financial benchmarks that otherwise would b
Eskom leaders hint to need for independent system operator
Engineering News ONLINE 24 July 2018 South Africa’s cash-strapped electricity utility Eskom is considering far-reaching changes to its business model as part of an in-depth review, being undertaken ahead of the finalisation of a new corporate plan. Chairperson Jabu Mabuza already flagged this week t
Radebe sets the record straight on power plant decommissioning, IPP job creation
Engineering News – ONLINE 04 July 2018 State-owned power utility Eskom will not be closing its own coal plants to accommodate the offtake requirements of the coal independent power producers (IPPs), Energy Minister Jeff Radebe said in a Parliamentary reply this week. Read full article
