Ted Blom on ending SA’s energy crisis | Solutions With David Ansara Podcast #52

Loadshedding has crippled South Africa's economy for over 14 years. In this episode of the Solutions With David Ansara podcast, I speak with energy analyst, Ted Blom, about how to end South Africa's ongoing energy crisis.

Ted and I speak about his time working at Eskom and the origins of the energy utility's financial, operational and governance problems. 

We discuss the prospects for private electricity generation in South Africa, the limitations of renewable energy, and the potential for nuclear power.

We conclude the discussion by exploring strategies that businesses and private individuals can take to ensure greater energy independence. 

TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) Introduction

(00:49) Ted Blom on his career at Eskom

(02:19) Ted Blom on the origins of SA's energy crisis

(12:55) Ted Blom on Eskom's financial and operational problems

(16:10) Ted Blom on the Medupi and Kusile power stations

(18:11) Ted Blom on challenging Eskom's monopoly

(28:31) Ted Blom on renewable energy

(34:02) Ted Blom on energy policy reform

(37:15) Ted Blom on floating electricity prices

(42:59) Ted Blom on nuclear energy

(49:57) Ted Blom on achieving energy independence

(52:08) Conclusion