Western Cape Premier Alan Winde has called for a collaborative effort between the government and the private sector to permanently end load shedding in South Africa. Speaking after the Western Cape Energy Council’s recent meeting with Electricity and Energy Minister Kgosientsho Ramakgopha, Winde emphasized the ongoing energy crisis and the need for vigilance, despite the country experiencing 138 days without rolling power cuts.
While this marks significant progress, Winde cautioned against complacency, stressing that the country is not out of danger yet. The Western Cape remains committed to its ambitious goal of generating an additional 5,700 megawatts of energy by 2035, aiming to safeguard the province from future load shedding.
Winde also highlighted the improved energy availability factor of Eskom, which has seen an 8% year-on-year increase, now standing at 63.3%. This improvement has contributed to the current period of uninterrupted power, which has been welcomed across the nation. However, sustained efforts are crucial to ensure a stable and reliable energy future for the Western Cape and beyond.
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