End load shedding
Energy supply: We will increase the supply of electricity to exceed
electricity demand by establishing a competitive energy market.
Independent power producers and private sector competitors will
participate in electricity generation alongside Eskom to increase South
Africa’s electricity supply.
Microgrids: We will introduce a legal framework that allows private
companies to build small, local energy grids to serve clients in a limited
geographic area. These micro-grids should be self-sustainable and
generate power through applicable sources. This will alleviate demand
on the national grid and enable microgrids to supplement the national
electricity system. We will incentivize municipalities to decrease their
reliance on Eskom by utilising microgrids powered by renewable energy
sources.
Solar power: We will reduce demand on the electricity grid by
incentivizing the public to install solar panels through tax rebates. We
will additionally invest in providing low-income houses with universal
access to rooftop solar panels and solar-powered geysers.
Critical service delivery: We cannot allow for the continuous
disruption of critical service delivery due to rolling blackouts. We will
ensure that hospitals, clinics, fire stations, and police stations are
protected against load shedding so that essential
workers can serve citizens effectively.
Reform Eskom
Improve Eskom’s performance: Eskom’s debt needs
to be addressed and the power utility must be restructured
to improve its electricity generation capacity. ActionSA will
separate Eskom’s electricity generation, transmission, and
distribution entities; and we will appoint competent
leadership to oversee these institutions and implement
future-oriented management practices.