Eskom generates electricity by transforming inputs from the natural environment – coal, water, wind, nuclear and liquid fuels. Together with power generated by independent power producers (IPPs) and imports from neighbouring countries, the electricity is supplied to a wide range of customers, thereby supporting economic growth and improving ...

Eskom generates, transmits, distributes, and sells electricity to meet South Africa's energy needs.

Eskom transforms inputs from the natural environment – coal, nuclear, fuel, diesel, water, and wind – into more than 90% of the energy supplied to a wide range of customers in South Africa and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region.

Eskom is pursuing a multi-pronged approach to improving ambient air quality, including reducing emissions at the existing coal-fired fleet, investing in power generation from renewables and nuclear, and implementing air quality offsets.

Load shedding will begin with the declaration from Eskom. If you are scheduled from 16:00 to 18:30, but loadshedding is declared at 17h00, you will only be load shed from 17h00 to 18h30.

Thursday, 08 December 2022: Eskom and Hyosung Heavy Industries, one of the appointed service providers for the Eskom Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project, yesterday marked the beginning of construction of the first energy …

Jan 16, 2025 · These certified Top Employers positively impact the lives of millions of employees globally. Eskom’s Group Chief Executive, Dan Marokane, celebrated this recognition today by saying: “As an organisation, we are honoured to be recognised as a Top Employer for 2025.

Eskom’s Just Energy Transition (JET) Office was established earlier in 2020 and has made significant strides to progress the evolution for transition towards a cleaner and greener energy future.

Sunday, 13 October 2024: Eskom has today successfully delivered 200 consecutive days of uninterrupted power supply since 26 March 2024 as a result of the Generation Operational Recovery Plan.

The Eskom Data Portal provides you with up to date insights into our operational performance. Data sets include generation performance, demand history and forecasts, OCGT usage and renewable energy contributions.