South Africa Power Crisis: Minister 'Confident' About Ending Cuts

South Africa Power Crisis: Minister 'Confident' About Ending Cuts

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The transcript discusses efforts to improve energy availability in South Africa, including increasing the energy availability factor from 48% to 60% and further plans to reach 70%. It highlights projects at power stations like Tuka and Kusila, which will add significant megawatts to the grid. The focus is also on renewable energy, with private sector involvement and international collaborations, particularly with China, to fast-track solar panel supply. The aim is to build energy security and resilience, attract foreign investment, and create jobs, using the energy crisis as an opportunity for industrialization.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the energy availability factor when the speaker took office?

80%

70%

60%

48%

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much additional megawatt capacity is expected from the Kusila power station?

1500 MW

4700 MW

5000 MW

3200 MW

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of renewable energy projects are being advanced with private sector collaboration?

Geothermal

Hydroelectric

Solar

Wind

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which country is a key partner in fast-tracking the supply of solar panels to South Africa?

China

United States

Germany

France

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the expected timeframe for significant investment from China into South Africa's solar projects?

12 months

6 months

3 months

18 months