Nick Hedley | Joburg’s brilliant batteries plan should be replicated nationally – now

Joburg's electricity distribution company has a plan for its biggest customers to help tackle load shedding by feeding stored power into the grid at peak times via installed batteries. It's a brilliant idea and should be rolled out nationally, says Nick Hedley. 

Johannesburg’s electricity distribution company wants its biggest customers to help tackle load shedding by installing batteries and feeding stored power into the grid during peak demand hours.