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Medupi manager's resignation not related to load shedding, says Eskom
The Medupi power station has been at the center of the recent load shedding due to coal and handling issues that created a shortage of generation capacity.
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Clean energy to be the main source of generating electricity, says Mantashe
He said while coal generation would continue for the foreseeable future, clean energy would gradually increase in the period to 2030.
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Malfunctioning equipment the reason why we are load shedding – Eskom
Stage 1 load shedding on Saturday is expected to start at 9 am until 11 pm.
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Eskom says first power produced at Medupi's last unit
Eskom said it produced 190 MW at Medupi’s unit 1 for the first time, making it the last of the six units to be synchronised to the national grid.
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Scopa set for oversight visits to Kusile, Medupi power stations
The Kusile and Medupi power stations, which are key to the country’s power security, have been hit by massive delays and cost overruns in recent years.
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BRICS bank approves $790m for 3 SA projects
A bank official has told Reuters that $480 million is aimed at Eskom’s Medupi power station.
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Halt operations at Kusile, Medupi, maintain existing stations, say economists
Eskom is faced with aging infrastructure at most of its stations and has been struggling to complete construction at Kusile and Medupi.
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Eskom acknowledges 'some' responsibility for poor work at Kusile, Medupi
The parastatal says around 10 reputable international companies were contracted to conduct crucial work on the two power stations over a period of time but continued to deliver substandard work.
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As load shedding bites, Eskom probes bloated Medupi Power Station contracts
Eskom CEO Phakamani Hadebe says bloated costs and missed deadlines at the Medupi Power Station have limited electricity supply.
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Eskom links Medupi new coal-fired unit to national grid
The coal-fired unit in Limpopo province is a rare example of a Medupi project that has been completed ahead of time.
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Eskom: We'll be able to repay R19.6bn China bank loan
The power utility has signed a R19.6 billion loan agreement with the China Development Bank to help finance the Medupi coal power plant.
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Eskom’s R20bn loan will go a long way help keep the lights on
The state utility has secured a R20 billion loan from the African Development Bank.
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Eskom will ensure respect is given to ancestors buried at Medupi
Eskom says it will continue to work with communities & the families of those laid to rest at the site.
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Eskom commemorates those previously buried at Medupi station
The plaque bears the names of those whose graves might have been moved from the Medupi site.
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Eskom treasurer resigns after 10 years
Caroline Henry led the utility’s funding strategy during volatile economic conditions during her tenure.
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Eskom shocks SA with load shedding-free month
Recently Medupi Power Station's Unit 6 was brought online adding about 800 megawatts to the grid.
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Root cause of Limpopo riots unclear
Some reports claim that Lephalale protesters may be disgruntled former Medupi employees.
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Eskom lays out plans to minimise load shedding
Acting CEO Brian Molefe says Eskom not implementing load shedding for 27 days is a sign of stability.
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Energy minister hopes load shedding-free days continue
Rolling blackouts have been avoided for 23 consecutive days and additional power's been brought online.
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Zuma: Opening of Medupi's Unit 6 is a milestone for Eskom
The president says Medupi's Unit 6 will stimulate the economy at a difficult time for growth.
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Zuma officially opens Unit 6 at Medupi
Unit 6 at the Medupi Plant has officially been opened, adding nearly 800 megawatts to the strained grid.
