Eskom, South Africa’s main power company, is changing how energy is made by bringing in lots of solar and wind power. Big factories can now buy clean solar energy directly, helping cut down on dirty coal use and pollution. Eskom plans to add 2 gigawatts of renewables by 2026 and aims for 32 gigawatts by 2040, hoping to make power cleaner, steadier, and better for the planet. This big switch could help end blackouts and create new jobs as the country moves toward a brighter, greener future.
Eskom’s Winter 2025 outlook brings a fresh sense of hope for South Africans tired of constant power cuts. Thanks to better maintenance, smart technology, and new power stations coming online, loadshedding is expected to be much less frequent, with only about 21 days of outages. The grid feels stronger and more reliable, letting families and businesses plan their days without fear of sudden blackouts. While challenges remain, Eskom’s drive to modernize and clean up its act is lighting the way toward a steadier and brighter future. This winter, South Africa might finally turn a corner away from darkness.
