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So Long Loadshedding? For the first time in history, the entire…
So Long Loadshedding?
For the first time in history, the entire South Africa may be lit up. Eskom has never been able to provide power to 100% of the population. And while the state-owned enterprise battled to keep existing lights on, it has been unable to spend the time and energy needed to resurrect its dilapidated coal-fired power stations. That may all change now that President Cyril Ramaphosa announced a change in legislation that the private sector has been begging for, for years. The amended regulation will mobilise independent energy companies to generate power and sell it privately without having to jump bureaucratic licensing hoops at the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA). Until now, these companies were only allowed to generate one megawatt without a license, and those who wanted to build larger plants had to wait years for approval. NERSA’s licensing process blocked the renewable energy sector from developing and resulted in South Africa lagging behind the rest of the world. The new regulations will allow private companies to generate up to 100 megawatts each, enough to provide electricity to nearly a hundred thousand houses. Although these companies still have to undergo registration processes at NERSA and various other state entities, industry leaders believe it’s the first step in the right direction.
Watch the documentary on this topic using the link below and answer the questions that follow.
Source: Watts, D. (2021) So Long Loadshedding? [online]. Available from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dw3FBzl[1]ppw [Accessed on: 21 July 2022]
QUESTION 1 (25 Marks) The case study argues that the Presidents decision to increase the Independent Power Production threshold will end load shedding. It opens the door for many Independent Power Producers (IPP) to enter the market. Answer the following question relating the case study.
1.1 Identify at least 5 key stakeholders from a prospective independent renewable power producer will need to consider, if they are interested in exploiting this opportunity? Tabulate your response (5)
1.2 List the power and interest of each respective stakeholder identified above? Tabulate your response (10)
1.3 Compile a power interest grid and discuss any stakeholder engagement required from a prospective independent renewable power producer perspective? (10)
QUESTION 2 (25 Marks) The case study argues that increasing the allowance of renewable Independent Power Production will reduce the load on ESKOM. However, it also provides a great opportunity for the independent power producers. Answer the questions that follow.
2.1 Formulate the objective of the independent power producers and what they would like to achieve? (5)
2.2 Compile a risk register identifying at least 5 risks as an IPP showing the risk ID, risk description, cause and impact in a tabular format? Tabulate your response
QUESTION 3 (25 Marks) Analyse and prioritise the risks identified in question 2 using the risk matrix in appendix A? Provide the reason for EACH rating selected for the probability & impact.
Tabulate your response
QUESTION 4 (25 Marks) Once the risks have been analysed and prioritised, it is now ready for the next phase
4.1 Propose an appropriate risk response and justification for each risk defined in the risk register? (5)
4.2 Compile a communication management plan for the independent power producers? Tabulate your response (20)
