Andre de Ruyter has the solution to load shedding

Andre de Ruyter has the solution to load shedding

Former Eskom CEO André de Ruyter says South Africa’s recent suspension of load shedding can be largely credited to the rapid growth of private solar power, combined with returning coal-fired units and increased diesel generation. In an interview, De Ruyter highlighted the critical role that private households and businesses have played in alleviating pressure on the national grid through large-scale rooftop solar installations. ‘Remarkable achie…

Solar power key to ending load-shedding, André de Ruyter says

South Africa’s recent suspension of load-shedding stems from a powerful combination of private solar investment, returning coal units, and expensive diesel generation, according to former Eskom CEO André de Ruyter. In a revealing interview, he highlighted how private citizens and businesses have effectively built the equivalent of a major power station through rooftop solar installations. Speaking on KykNet’s ontbytSAKE programme, De Ruyter outl…