Tourists are returning to South Africa

For the past 16 years, South Africans have dreaded rolling power cuts euphemistically dubbed “load shedding”. These are caused by the ailing state power entity Eskom’s crumbling infrastructure and its over-reliance on ageing and poorly maintained coal-fired power stations. Load shedding has worsened in 2023, with some areas experiencing power cuts for up to 10 hours a day.

First, providing consistent electricity to guests is essential for any tourism business. Second, renewable energy is less damaging to the environment than coal-based generation and its greenhouse gas emissions. Finally, customers are increasingly aware of environmental concerns.

Getting it done ADVERTISEMENT CONTINUE READING BELOW While these examples are encouraging, they remain limited in size and scope. Most innovation in South Africa towards sustainable energy generation has been self-funded as a business survival strategy to deal with the consequences of power cuts. The shift to renewable electricity, along with its greenhouse gas and air pollution benefits, is a happy coincidence.

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