Tag: independent power producers
Power to the IPPs: Private sector stepping up in securing Western Cape’s energy future
Independent power producers (IPPs) have been instrumental in adding more megawatts to South Africa and the Western Cape’s power grids, contributing to collaborative efforts...
Cape Town Opens Electricity Grid to Energy Traders after Successful Pilot
After the conclusion of a successful year-long electricity ‘wheeling’ pilot project, the City of Cape Town is opening its electricity grid to private electricity...
Private sector set to benefit from National Transmission Company South Africa’s R112-billion expansion plans
By Larry Claasen
THE newly created National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA) expansion plans is set to be a boon for the private sector, as...
Cape Town to plug in to IPPs
To ease the burden on South Africa's ailing power infrastructure, the Department of Energy made the decision to allow the country's major cities to...