BY ALLOWING independent power producers or (IPPs) into the market, SA is taking a new direction in the way it addresses the country.

Byline: Sol Jasven

Independents vital to ensure power supply While progress is being made, key issues must be addressed if this fledgling private-sector industry is to play a meaningful role, writes ANDREW GILLINGHAM BY ALLOWING independent power producers (IPPs) into the market, SA is taking a new direction in the way it addresses the country's electricity needs.

However, while progress is being made in a several areas, there remain key issues that must be addressed if this fledgling private-sector industry is to make a meaningful contribution.

Doug Kuni, MD of the Southern African Independent Power Producers Association, says the Electricity Regulation Act has several objectives, …