NERSA accused of delaying implementation of renewable energy
Renewable energy providers have accused the National Energy Regulator of South Africa of delaying measures that would allow renewable energy projects to connect to the grid.
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John Perlman speaks with Brian Day, Chairperson of the SA Independent Power Producers Association.
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Renewable energy providers have accused the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) of delaying measures that would allow renewable energy projects to connect to the grid.
They claim that NERSA is stalling when it comes to approving a curtailment framework for Eskom.
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Day says that new transmission lines and substations need to be built to add renewable energy to the grid which will take years.
In the meantime, they need to use some of the existing infrastructure being used by Eskom, through this curtailment framework.
How curtailment works is by allowing more capacity onto the grid from IPPs when the grid is constrained.
“It is capped so that you do not overload the grid.”
- Brian Day, Chairperson - SA Independent Power Producers Association
Renewable energy projects cannot proceed and connect to the grid unless this is approved.
Day says it is essential to speak to NERSA and understand their constraints so this process can move forward.
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