The Kusile Power Station is an ambitious project that has been in construction for over a decade. With an estimated cost of R160 billion, it is one of the largest coalfired power stations in the world, with a capacity to generate 4,800 megawatts of electricity upon completion.
Today, on World Facilities Management Day, we recognize the professionals who work tirelessly to maintain the health, safety, and productivity of an organization’s facilities. In Cape Town, the ongoing energy crisis has presented numerous challenges for the City’s Facilities Management Department. However, the department has implemented various strategies to ensure the continuity of services for both staff and the public.
Cape Town, also known as the Mother City, has been in the spotlight for the past few years due to the severity of load shedding experienced in the region. However, the city is now set to become the first loadsheddingfree city in the country, thanks to the development of a solar PV and battery storage project near Somerset West.