The South African Wind Vitality Affiliation (Sawea) has raised issues about power regulator Nersa’s choice to reject Eskom’s software to order grid capability for renewable power tasks.
Sawea mentioned the transfer by Nersa threatens the success of bid window 7 of the Renewable Vitality Impartial Energy Producers Programme (REIPPPP), and consequently South Africa’s power stability.
“Whereas we perceive the regulatory complexities concerned, Sawea is deeply involved concerning the implications of this choice for the wind power sector and the broader renewable power panorama in South Africa,” Sawea mentioned in an announcement on Monday.
In accordance with the assertion, the failure to handle grid allocation processes – grid entry constraints are the most important reason behind the failure of bid window 6 of the REIPPPP – has resulted in vital delays and monetary losses, undermining investor confidence and jeopardising the success of wind power tasks.
“With no resolution in sight, the grid challenges will proceed to undermine the open electrical energy market envisaged by the Electrical energy Regulation Act Modification Invoice,” Sawea mentioned.
The affiliation mentioned it has constantly advocated for a balanced strategy to grid capability allocation thatensures each private and non-private procurement processes work collectively. It believes {that a} foundational public procurement programme is instrumental in stimulating socioeconomic growth and contributing in the direction of power safety as South Africa transitions to a low-carbon power system.
Viable options
Within the assertion, Sawea referred to as on Eskom and Nersa to suggest and guarantee various viable options to the grid challenges threatening the success of the renewable power programme to “make sure the profitable integration of renewable power into the grid”. It additionally highlighted the important position renewable power will play in guaranteeing South Africa’s power provide is adequate to foster financial development.
“Whereas we recognise the GNU’s ambitions in renewable power, these targets is not going to be realised except the present challenges are addressed promptly. A concentrate on grid infrastructure is important to stop recurring points and guarantee a sustainable power future,” mentioned Sawea. – © 2024 NewsCentral Media
