International case studies indicated that South Africa is not unique in considering alternative energy options for the telecoms network when the national electricity grid is unreliable, with hybrid renewable systems potentially a more cost-effective and greener option.
Due to the distributed nature of telecommunication network infrastructure, network operators will secure their electricity supply through agreements with various municipalities and, in some instances, directly with Eskom. Figure 4: Grid Supply in South Africa Source: CSIR Statistics of utility-scale power generation in South Africa in 2021
The corporate landscape in South Africa has been marked by uncertainties in energy supply, which have significant economic repercussions for the country's ability to realize its industrial objectives. Hours of consistent load shedding bring to a standstill productive capacity and services not backed by uninterrupted power supplies.
In its reviews of South Africa, the World Bank highlights the impact of electricity supply shortages. They highlight how the electricity shortfalls have disrupted economic activity and increased the costs of doing business in the country.
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