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World Bank Approves $1B Loan to Advance South Africa's Power Sector Reforms

The World Bank on Oct. 25 granted South Africa a $1 billion developmental policy loan (DPL) as a significant measure to help the country address its debilitating energy crisis, and…


South Africa Will Add 3 GW of Gas-Fired Generation

An official with South Africa’s government said the country will accelerate its development of natural gas-fired power generation as energy shortages continue to be a challenge for the nation’s economy.…


Embracing the Complex Role of Coal in South Africa's Energy Mix

The path to achieving net zero is intricately tied to addressing the challenges posed by coal consumption. Industrialized nations highlight concerns about coal's environmental impact, given its emissions of various…


Transmission for Transition: Solving the South African Energy Crisis Through Logistics

South Africa is in the midst of an energy crisis characterized by electricity shortages, blackouts, and lack of new infrastructure investment. Eskom, the state-owned utility supplying more than 90% of…


South Africa Energy Crisis at Critical Stage as Load-Shedding Continues

The energy crisis in South Africa has prompted continued calls for government action, and officials in January said an energy action plan announced last year is starting to be implemented.…