In a letter to Energy Minister from Eskom Chairman, the utility states that it will not sign further power purchase agreements without engagement over the matter. Eskom spokesman said last week, "From our side, we are not going to reject independent power producers because we now have stability in the system. We have communicated that we will be signing all projects to the end of bid window 4.5. Subsequent bids will form part of our discussions with Department of Energy. " Click to read the full story.
No other government-initiated program rivals the scale of investment achieved, or the degree of transparency, and it has been commented as one of the most successful public-private procurement programs in the world. Negatively, resources say the potential consequences of Eskom’s such decision could be devastating for private investment in SA’s power sector, and appeal for breaking up Eskom’s monopoly model to save SA’s power.
As one of the most promising renewables, CSP industry has been boosted greatly in SA thanks to the program. Until now 600 MW of 7 CSP plants have been awarded in the past 4 rounds, together with the future some 450 MW CSP projects to be awarded in Round 4.5, enjoy the PPAs under REIPPPP. Click to free download: South African CSP Projects under REIPPPP.
To provide the professional platform for global CSP players to get learned of the updates of South African policies, markets, projects and technologies, CSP Focus South Africa 2016 is coming during Nov.23-24 in Johannesburg. And you are much welcome to join such grand gathering as delegates, speakers or exhibitors.
