Eskom to sign 27 renewable energy project with private players

New energy minister Jeff Radebe claimed at Parliament that agreements with 27 renewable energy projects will be signed with Eskom.

A long-awaited decision to feed more renewable energy into the national grid, has finally been taken. New energy minister Jeff Radebe announced at Parliament  that agreements with 27 renewable energy projects will be signed with Eskom. They will contribute 2,305 megawatts of electricity. Radebe says the R56 billion investment in the economy will create more than 60,000 jobs, 95% of which will be for South Africans.

“Our people need energy; we require cleaner energy. We have our commitments in terms of the National Development Plan. Our own commitments in terms of our international obligations. Our people deserve better. And this project I believe, will assist us to reignite our economy and to get those much-needed jobs for our people.”