Signing ceremony in Johannesburg with eight Chinese Entities which are global leaders in the energy space.
Johannesburg- The South African government has announced that at least 500 public facilities across the country will benefit from a donation from China, which will provide them with uninterrupted alternative power supply and protect them from the effects of load shedding.
The donation includes generators, power supply vehicles, and off-grid PV energy storage supply systems.
???? Signing ceremony in Johannesburg with eight Chinese Entities which are global leaders in the energy space. The agreements are part of South Africa’s continued effort to strengthen partnerships to advance energy security and our energy transition. #BetterAfricaBetterWorld ???? pic.twitter.com/AfX5W0joEP
— Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa (@Kgosientsho_R) August 23, 2023
This announcement was made during the signing of a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) between South Africa and eight Chinese entities. The signing ceremony took place on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit, currently being held in Johannesburg.
Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, the Minister in the Presidency for Electricity, expressed his gratitude for the generous contribution from China, stating, “Over 500 public facilities…are now going to have access to uninterrupted alternative power supply and thank you to the Chinese for the generous contribution.”
The equipment being donated ranges from 6kw to 200kw, with the larger units capable of supporting a clinic or a medium-sized hospital. This donation will provide true relief to the South African people who have been affected by frequent power cuts.
The South African government has already taken steps to protect some hospitals from load shedding, and work is underway to shield even more from rolling power cuts.
This partnership between South Africa and China aims to provide valuable experience and technology that can assist Eskom, the national power utility, and ultimately benefit the entire country.
China, being the country with the largest coal generation capacity, the largest installed renewable energy capacity, and the largest installed capacity of nuclear power, possesses the expertise and resources needed to aid South Africa.
Furthermore, Chinese entities have already been assisting with the generation of reports to improve the performance of coal-fired power stations, reduce emissions levels, and enhance transmission and planning for incorporating renewable energy into the grid.
While this partnership is a significant step towards addressing South Africa’s energy challenges, it does not guarantee an immediate end to load shedding. Dr Ramokgopa stated that progress has been made in adding new generation capacity, with an addition of 4000MW since March.
However, resolving the issue of load shedding requires building sufficient capacity to support the country’s desired economic growth rate.
The South African government remains committed to solving the energy crisis and ensuring a reliable power supply for its citizens. With the help of China’s donation and cooperation, they are taking important strides towards achieving this goal.
The partnership between these two nations serves as an example of international cooperation to address pressing issues and improve the quality of life for people around the world.
????: Signing of a Joint Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) with Chinese Entities on behalf of the Government of South Africa. https://t.co/Y8Ije5ghHA pic.twitter.com/erlo3n8g1b
— Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa (@Kgosientsho_R) August 23, 2023
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