Question NW137 to the Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy
22 February 2023 - NW137
Buthelezi, Mr EM to ask the Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy
Whether his department, considering the difficulties surrounding electricity generation in the Republic, is considering a possible entry of Independent Power Producers to provide the services and assist the overwhelmed Eskom in electricity generation; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what enabling measures will his department implement to ensure a regulatory environment that promotes adequate safety standards, healthy competition, strong anti-exploitation laws and robust oversight?
Reply:
The Independent Power Producers are already generating and supplying energy into the South African grid. They carry their operations in line with the prevailing regulatory mechanism.