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Africa-Press – South-Africa. <\/strong><\/span>The Gauteng Provincial Government says it is progressing with its plans to reduce the country\u2019s economic hub\u2019s dependence on Eskom.<\/p>\n

During his State of the Province Address on Monday (19 February), Gauteng premier Panyaza Lesufi noted that the province aims to tap into 800MW of solar power through a new solar park, which will supply additional capacity to the grid.<\/p>\n

This plan \u2013 part of Gauteng\u2019s budgeted R1.2 billion energy investment \u2013 will eventually provide a \u201cshield to residents against two stages of load shedding\u201d, the premier said.<\/p>\n

Lesufi said that Sibanye-Stillwater had recently approved land leases of the province\u2019s appointed six independent power producers who will develop a photovoltaic power station (also known as a solar farm cluster) in the Merafong Local Municipality.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis investment, combined with smart metres, can generate the megawatts needed to cushion our residents against two stages of load shedding, a critical step toward energy stability for the nation\u2019s economic hub,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Additionally, around 100MW of capacity is expected to be added to the grid from April by City Power using the Open Cycle Gas Turbine technology facilities in Johnware and Durban Street.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe will continue to expand to 300MW in the new financial year,\u201d said Lesufi.<\/p>\n

The provincial government said this intervention is critical, considering Gauteng contributes around one-third of South Africa\u2019s GDP.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe protracted electricity crisis has caused significant hardship for people in our province and has had a detrimental effect on the growth of Gauteng\u2019s economy.<\/p>\n

\u201cAlthough energy is not a competency of the province, load shedding\u2019s crippling effect on the functionality of the state and its impact on broader society compelled us to intervene,\u201d said Lesufi.<\/p>\n

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