South Africa’s power utility Eskom has installed a micro-grid in the Northern Cape province “as part of efforts in achieving universal access to electricity using clean and reliable technologies”. The micro-grid technology at Swartkopdam, about 150km from Upington, will provide electricity to 39 households that did not have access to electricity. Eskom said the electricity networks around the area are constrained and practically impossible to extend and connect the area. “The installation of the micro-grid at Swartkopdam follows successful installations of two pilot micro-grid projects at Lynedoch in the Western Cape and Ficksburg in the Free State.”Have you read? “Through innovation and collaborative partnerships, Eskom is able to provide clean and reliable electricity to the people of Swartkopdam,” said Eskom Board Chairman, Mpho Makwana.

Source: The North Africa Journal July 24, 2023 15:26 UTC