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Econ Oil, ’n maatskappy wat spesialiseer in die vermenging en berging van olie, het met behulp van ’n senior amptenaar by Eskom tenders van R15 miljard gekry om olie ten duurste aan Eskom te lewer. Foto: Getty Images
Eskom has noted the expected rise in demand for energy from South African consumers, presenting a heightened risk of load shedding.
Despite subdued demand due to the hard lockdown, Eskom still had to implement loadshedding last year.
Eskom spokesman Sikonathi Mantshantsha said the system has been under severe pressure for at least the past two weeks.
As SA braces for winter, Eskom says the grid is beginning to take strain under increased demand as the power utility continues to roll out its maintenance programme.
British Power Market Reflects Low Carbon: Timera
Mar 15, 2021 12:50:pm
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by: William Powell
The success of open-cycle gas turbines (OCGT) in the British capacity auction early March, where prices cleared at £18 ($25)/kW, provides an interesting insight into the structural trans.
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