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

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.

What contingencies are being put in place if the LNG deal with Turkey falls through?

What improvements have been made to the energy availability factor since the beginning of the efforts?

What are the expected contributions of the new power stations to the energy availability factor?

How is the government planning to engage with the private sector for new generation capacity?

What commitments have been made regarding solar panel supply from China?