CAROL PATON | Independent power is the way to go, says Eskom chief

In stark contrast to the previous regime, he believes it’s a great opportunity to attract extra investment

07 October 2020 - 19:37 By Carol Paton

Eskom chief executive Andre de Ruyter, in sharp contrast to the previous regime at the utility, has expressed his strong support for independent power producers, saying the best way to increase SA’s energy security is to bring more private producers onto the national grid...

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