According to the information received from ESKOM
1. With respect, the two issues are not linked.
The increased tariff contributes to the revenue of Eskom and its financial performance. Eskom has managed to meet its debt commitments and not defaulted on its debt commitments. There are various factors that contribute to this including the equity support that Eskom has received from Government. The increase in the tariff will improve cash from operations and will assist in strengthening Eskom’s financial position.
The load shedding minimization and impact on the national grid is not related to the price increase. Various other issues, from a technical operational point, need to be considered in this regard.
2. Eskom will work together with the private sector and IPPs to rollout renewables. Our plans and strategies are not mutually exclusive. An important part of our strategy is to ensure we deal with the socio-economic impacts of transition from coal. We are working on repowering and repurposing options, as well as plans to drive localisation, in collaboration with other industry players. This is meant to spur economic growth and grow local manufacture and industrialisation.
3. The unbundling process will not affect the completion of the new build programme.