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Cape Town launches a city-built hybrid power plant

A report said Cape Town launched what it calls South Africa's first metro-built hybrid power plant. DailyDrop has no capacity or cost figures and only one source.

Metros are looking for ways to reduce dependence on Eskom and load-shedding.

It may affect Cape Town electricity supply over time.

Wait for figures.

DailyDrop South Africa edition No. 8 · Morning · MON., OCT. 12, 2026

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