It is possible to overcome the energy crisis in South Africa and build a sustainable energy future. Solutions do exist and some are leading the way. In this episode we first look at how George is dealing with the energy crisis whereafter we take a broad look at the transformation of the Electricity Supply Industry in South Africa.
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Addressing the Energy Crisis in South Africa: Episode 1
Presented by Enpower Trading
South Africa is in the midst of a landmark power crisis which has resulted in devastating short-term and long-term effects on South Africa's economy and its people.
With increased loadshedding and the rising and crippling cost of electricity, municipalities play an integral role in helping to resolve the energy crisis by providing alternative, innovative solutions to allow the South African Electricity Supply Industry and the their economies to regain lost ground and hopefully, put the country on a path to accelerated economic growth.
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