Energy crisis in Gauteng will cost an estimated R1.2 billion
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Energy crisis in Gauteng will cost an estimated R1.2 billion

To address the province’s energy issue, the Gauteng Provincial Government plans to release R1.2 billion.

“We will choose six developers soon, and they will start work on an 800 megawatt solar project at Merafong. After that, government facilities, particularly hospitals, clinics, and schools, would have rooftop solar panels installed, Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi said on Monday in Johannesburg.

He said in the Gauteng Provincial Assembly at his State of the Province Address that the projected power shortage for 2025 is 4058 mega volt-amperes (MVA).

“…Given Eskom’s inability to produce more with its present fleet, this is a little excessive. We have been attempting to address the energy situation as Gauteng. According to Lesufi, we have created an energy crisis response team that collaborates with the National Energy Committee, local governments, and energy specialists.

Eskom has been fighting to keep the lights on for the last several months, causing load shedding to escalate in intensity and have a terrible effect on people’s lives, way of life, and companies.

“With the goal of assisting them in growing and producing more electricity, we will work with City Power, a division of the Johannesburg Municipality, as well as the Rooiwal plant in Tshwane. To discuss how we might work together to reduce load shedding in Gauteng, we will meet with the owners of the Kelvin Power Plant.

From the next week, we will publicize a request for bids for alternative energy providers that may help resolve the energy problem and assist in Gauteng’s reindustrialization.

The Premier applauded President Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement of a National State of Disaster at his State of the Nation Address (SONA) earlier this month.

The announcement, according to the president, would allow the government to “offer real steps” to help firms that have been adversely affected by load shedding.

It would also provide the government the option, if technically practicable, to exclude vital facilities from load shedding, such as hospitals and water treatment facilities.

The government will be able to expedite energy projects and reduce regulatory processes while still upholding strict environmental protection policies, procurement guidelines, and technical standards.

Moreover, it is anticipated that the presidency would designate an energy minister whose primary responsibility will be to address the nation’s present energy deficit.

Government efforts to halt power shedding had already begun before the proclamation, when the President unveiled a strategy to deal with the situation in July 2022.

The strategy was created after lengthy collaboration, and energy professionals approved it as being the best and quickest route to energy security.
The Energy Action Plan has been implemented with significant success since it was introduced.

Changing weather
Lesufi said that the province’s air quality is still becoming worse.
The amount and quality of the water are both declining. This increases the danger to susceptible industries. As a government, we are working to lessen the effects of the climate change-causing elements. We are investing in green technologies and planting trees, among other things, to address climate change, he added.

The premier reassured residents that the province administration is prepared to handle natural calamities that the nation is now facing.
We are developing a combat-ready disaster management center with cutting-edge disaster management gear for the aforementioned reasons.

Also, it will hold drones, helicopters, and highly qualified staff who can react quickly.

When the disaster center is fully operational, “areas prone to catastrophes such as Jukskei River in Alexandra Township will get extra help to move in the shortest amount of time,” he stated. – SAnews.gov.za


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