The transition to electric mobility is a major opportunity for national power utility companies on the African continent. It’s a major opportunity to increase their revenues as EVs charge up on locally generated electricity. Countries will also benefit from reduced fossil fuel imports, saving them much needed foreign currency.
As a major stakeholder in the electric vehicle ecosystem, Eskom is positioning itself to play an important role in supporting the development of the electric mobility sector in South Africa. Speaking at the Africa’s Green Economy Summit held in Cape Town this week, Eskom Group Executive for Distribution Monde Bala stated that the organization has pledged to be part of the anchor market for electric vehicles to make a positive contribution towards local market stimulation.
Eskom is also deploying microgrids which will support the growth of e-mobility in the country, while also serving as an alternative solution to addressing load-shedding. Eskom currently has four sites being powered by microgrid technology in Ficksburg , Lynedoch , and Swartkop , supplying renewable electricity to over two hundred households, a police station, and businesses in the area. Eskom is conducting feasibility studies on more than 80 project sites around the country.
LMAO! Eskom can't even support themselves...