Former Eskom CEO André de Ruyter says SA’s suspension of load shedding can be largely credited to the rapid growth of private solar power.
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South Africa’s recent suspension of load-shedding stems from a powerful combination of private solar investment, returning coal units, and expensive diesel generation, according to former Eskom CEO André de Ruyter. In a revealing interview, he highlighted how private citizens and businesses have effectively built the equivalent of a major power station through rooftop solar installations. Speaking on KykNet’s ontbytSAKE programme,...
Former Eskom CEO André de Ruyter says SA’s suspension of load shedding can be largely credited to the rapid growth of private solar power.
Former Eskom boss André de Ruyter recently answered questions from renowned economist Dawie Roodt on KykNet’s onbytSAKE programme.
Former Eskom boss André de Ruyter recently answered questions from renowned economist Dawie Roodt on KykNet’s onbytSAKE programme.
Eskom says the power system remains stable due to improvements in generation performance through the delivery of the Generation Recovery Plan.
Eskom says the power system remains stable due to improvements in generation performance through the delivery of the Generation Recovery Plan.
One of the biggest remaining coal generators in Australia is learning to dance - around rooftop solar - and is regularly switching off in the middle...
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As of July 2025 – until which the report tracked progress – the PMSGY had 57.9 lakh applications for residential rooftop solar installations...