Eskom ‘sweats assets’: Coal shutdown delayed for some plants beyond 2030

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Article highlights:

  • Eskom plans to prolong the life of some of its old power stations beyond original shut-down dates to allow for additional power generation, says an official.
  • Based on the IRP 2019 these power plants include Camden, Hendrina, Grootvlei, Arnot and Kriel.
  • However, the final decision will depend on whether exemptions from minimum emission standards are granted.