Eskom to extend deadline for decommissioning stations

State-owned entity Eskom is undertaking a just energy transition strategy and pursuing repurposing and repowering of some of its coal-fired power stations separate to decommissioning them. This will see the company extend the deadline for the decommissioning of some coal-fired power stations, while loadshedding could potentially also worsen as it undertakes necessary maintenance during the summer months. This was indicated by Eskom Just Energy Transition GM Dr Vikesh Rajpaul on October 5, delivering one of the keynotes during the second day of the Joburg Indaba.