Francis Jackson
francisbjackson.bsky.social
Francis Jackson
@francisbjackson.bsky.social
I turn complex problems into simple actions. Invest in sync with our social & environmental context. South African. EMBA. Engineer. Systems thinker. Humanoid.
11 years late and billions over budget, Eskom completes the most expensive coal power station ever built in the history of mankind.
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Eskom completes the most expensive coal power station ever built in the history of mankind
Kusile Power Station’s Unit 6 generator has reached commercial operation 11 years after its initial deadline.
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September 29, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Two well-established South African renewables companies – African Clean Energy Developments and EIMS Africa – have officially combined to form a new large-scale independent power producer (IPP) known as Anthem.

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Newly consolidated renewables major, Anthem, sets 6 GW goal for 2030
Two well-established South African renewables companies – African Clean Energy Developments and EIMS Africa – have officially combined to form a new large-scale independent power producer (IPP) known ...
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September 23, 2025 at 6:27 AM
Thirteen young graduates from Springbok are building their futures through the Wind Industry Internship Programme.

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Springbok youth harness wind energy dreams
Thirteen young graduates from Springbok are building their futures through the Wind Industry Internship Programme, supported by Kangnas Wind Farm and the Energy and Water Sector Education and Training...
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September 18, 2025 at 6:50 AM
"Eskom’s current litigation against traders is a bellwether as to how Eskom Generation is thinking about the South African Wholesale Electricity Market”

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Big few months ahead in countdown to South African Wholesale Electricity Market
The National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA) has provided a detailed breakdown of the steps being taken in preparation for the launch of the South African Wholesale Electricity Market (SAWEM...
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September 10, 2025 at 6:05 AM
Eskom may face competition authorities #MoneywebNews - www.moneyweb.co.za/news/south-a... via @Moneyweb
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August 20, 2025 at 6:38 AM
Here we go again - like the Karpower fiasco, except worse in so many ways.
Russians switched on to the benefits of floating nuclear power units.
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Russians switched on to the benefits of floating nuclear power units
State atomic energy corporation Rosatom’s mobile plants eliminate need for complex land-based infrastructure
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July 14, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Countdown to market liberalisation in South Africa

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June 23, 2025 at 7:23 AM
10 year milestone 🥳

WATCH | As SA’s first wind farms pass the 10-year mark, will they keep spinning? www.news24.com/business/cli...
WATCH | As SA’s first wind farms pass the 10-year mark, will they keep spinning? | News24
There is a possibility that renewable energy projects due for decommissioning in 10 years’ time, could be repowered and sell their energy to new buyers.
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June 23, 2025 at 6:38 AM
Between R42-billion and R64-billion is expected to be needed for high-level nuclear waste disposal and decommissioning of the 1800 MW Koeberg nuclear power station.

No real money, securities or investments of any kind have actually been set aside.

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South African taxpayers exposed to high-level nuclear waste disposal and decommissioning liabilities
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June 20, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Modern generation planning — understanding the Levelised Cost of Energy
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Energy planning — understanding the Levelised Cost of Energy
The Levelised Cost of Energy is the industry’s go-to benchmark for comparing the cost-effectiveness of different electricity generation technologies.
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June 18, 2025 at 7:43 AM
Toyota's hydrogen vehicle at the Green Hydrogen Summit 2025 #greenhydrogen
June 12, 2025 at 7:35 AM
Israel is accused of the gravest war crimes - how governments respond could haunt them for years to come
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Israel is accused of the gravest war crimes in Gaza
Distinguished lawyers, senior humanitarians and diplomats tell Jeremy Bowen why they are increasingly concerned about the catastrophe inside Gaza.
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June 10, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Renewables revamp: Govt wants to halve timelines for power projects
... and efforts to resolve grid capacity constraints.
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Renewables revamp: Govt wants to halve timelines for power projects | News24
It takes at least three years for a renewable energy project to get off the ground in South Africa; government wants to halve the timeline.
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May 30, 2025 at 2:51 PM
When what we need is clean, cheap, versatile, energy choices and affordable EV imports, what we get is commitment to buy gas and export internal combustion vehicles.

South Africa offers to import liquefied natural gas from US in exchange for duty free vehicle imports iol.co.za/business/eco...
South Africa offers to import liquefied natural gas from US in exchange for duty free vehicle imports
South Africa's bid for a $1 billion LNG deal with the US aims to reshape trade relations and boost its economy.
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May 27, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Government models 3.5% growth by 2029 as it launches 30 key reforms — here they are - Operation Vulindlela II
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Government models 3.5% growth by 2029 as it launches 30 key reforms
Reform or bust: Ramaphosa bets on infrastructure, energy and local government fix as he launches the second phase of Operation Vulindlela.
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May 8, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Energy framework to free users from Eskom ‘captivity’ unveiled

Referring to Third Party Rules for wheeling. Still some implementation challenges, including where Eskom blocks wheeling into municipalities if the municipality is not in good financial standing
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Energy framework to free users from Eskom ‘captivity’ unveiled
Eskom implemented a 12.74% tariff increase on its direct customers effective April 1
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May 8, 2025 at 8:53 AM
International Partners Group | Backing SA's green future with over R2bn for just transition projects www.news24.com/business/cli...
International Partners Group | Backing SA's green future with over R2bn for just transition projects | News24
The challenging global context has not deterred our commitment to the Just Energy Transition Partnership, writes the International Partners group.
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May 7, 2025 at 7:48 AM
"The repurposing of power stations, firstly, is technology neutral. So it could be nuclear, it could be clean coal technology, it could be gas"

I'm pretty sure the list of options is longer than that if you're tech neutral and procuring value for money

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Eskom finalising ‘repurposing’ plans for old coal-fired power stations to run on gas or nuclear
Eskom says it will ‘decouple’ the shutdown of old coal plants from its Just Energy Transition strategy, and is exploring repurposing them for gas or nuclear power.
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April 30, 2025 at 7:08 AM
South African Wholesale Electricity Market (SAWEM) to reshape South Africa’s electricity market www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/sawe...
SAWEM to reshape South Africa’s electricity market
South Africa is set to undergo a significant transformation in its electricity market with the introduction of the South African Wholesale Electricity Market (SAWEM), which aims to establish a transpa...
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April 23, 2025 at 5:21 PM