'This old lady is far from finished': Matla power station GM as ageing plant helps fend off load-shedding

The station which was among Eskom's poor performers looks set to achieve an 80% energy availability factor

24 August 2024 - 08:00

Mpumalanga's Matla power station has risen from being one of Eskom's weakest links to shine among its brightest stars in just 18 months — achieving almost 70% energy availability...

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