Question NW1266 to the Minister of Public Enterprises
18 April 2023 - NW1266
Buthelezi, Mr EM to ask the Minister of Public Enterprises
By what date does he envisage full private sector participation in the Republic’s national electricity generation?
Reply:
The 2019 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) provides for participation of State-Owned Companies (SOCs) and the private sector to provide generation capacity currently and in the foreseeable future. Through the 2019 IRP, Government procures power from independent power producers who play a significant role in the provision of power to the national grid as Eskom. The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) continuously models the future generation outlook as part of the IRP review and the degree that private sector will contribute to security of supply.
Remarks: Approved / Not Approved
Jacky Molisane PJ Gordhan, MP
Acting Director-General Minister
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