IPP programme beneficial for South Africa

Given the environmental and economic benefits of South Africa’s independent power producer (IPP) programme, its continuation and growth will best serve South Africa’s energy needs, says energy solutions provider Energy Partners head of business development Andre Agenbag. Commenting on State-owned Eskom’s announcement last month that it will not sign new power purchase agreements with IPPs beyond those selected in the latest bidding round, he notes that while detractors often correctly claim ...