Anglo American off the grid: SA's Utility Death Spiral

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Anglo American is taking its 19 South African operations completely off-grid. They plan to be 100% off the grid by 2030 and the plan is to be carbon-neutral by 2040.

From an environmental perspective, it is certainly leading the way, and with a national energy utility not showing signs of their improved ability to supply electricity, many corporations might decide to take the same route.

Unfortunately, it might have some negative effects for those who are still dependent on the energy grid.

In this podcast, WR Van Der Merwe hosts Matthew Cruise of Hohm Energy to explain the concept of the utility death Spiral in South Africa
23 Mar 2022 English South Africa Business · Business News

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