unbundling
Business and markets
Eskom’s executives discuss unbundling process with Select Committee
Eskom's chief financial officer, Calib Cassim, told the Select Committee that since the inception of the unbundling process the cost incurred is $195 297 while the highest estimated cost of the process is $361 million.
Future Energy
A conversation with Paul Vermeulen on batteries being part of the...
Paul Vermeulen is a big proponent of unbundling SA’s power utility, Eskom, into transmission, generation and distribution companies.
Research and Development
A different look at revamping Eskom for a just energy transition
Recently released report Eskom Transformed: Achieving a Just Transition for South Africa offers an alternative look at the crises at the utility and possible solutions.
Generation
Nampak’s Andre de Ruyter appointed as Eskom CEO
The South African ministry of public enterprises yesterday announced Andre de Ruyter as Eskom’s new Group Chief Executive.
Transmission and Distribution
Nigerian Disco, PHED reveals five-year performance plan
Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Plc (PHED), one of the eleven Discos has submitted its five-year performance plan to NERC for review.
Generation
Ed’s Note: How to respond to a business in crisis
It is well-known that South Africa's state-owned power utility, Eskom, is operating in a financial and operational crisis bubble.
Finance and Policy
Ed’s Note: Is there a future for Africa’s largest power utility?
Yesterday, Africa's largest power utility, Eskom, was victorious as the Pretoria High Court ordered Trillian to act on the ruling and pay back the money.
Features/Analysis
Ed’s Note | Has South Africa reached breaking point?
South Africa has become used to Eskom loadshedding but stage 4, implemented with little warning for citizens to prepare, has been met with anger.
