Energy
Key Messages
South Africa will ensure a continues supply of electricity during the 2010 Fifa
World Cup™.
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We have guaranteed an uninterrupted supply of electricity to key 2010 Fifa
World Cup™ installations.
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The country has enough reserve margin to help see it through the duration of
the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
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Southern African Power Pool (Sapp) signed a pledge for a reliable power
supply during the 2010 World Cup.
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All 2010 World Cup stadiums will be self sufficient and not place any addition
stress on Eskom’s power grid.
All 2010 Fifa World Cup™ stadium will be fitted with generators as their primary
power source.
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All ten of the World Cup stadiums will be fitted with diesel-powered generators
to ensure undisturbed power supplies during matches.
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Each stadium generator will be powered up two hours before the start of each
match and could provide power for up to two hours after a match. Eskom will
be used to provide backup power for the stadiums in line with standard
international practice.
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Over R200-million has been allocated by the National Treasury to secure
generators according to Fifa requirements.
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All broadcast power used during the month-long event will also originate from
generators – guaranteeing uninterrupted viewing worldwide.
South Africa has taken the appropriate measures to ensure the continued supply
of energy for the tournament.
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All matters of power supply have been prioritised in all strategic 2010 Fifa
World Cup™ forums.
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An Electricity Supply Steering Committee was established to identify risks and
recommend appropriate strategies.
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We continue to pursue alternative energy sources and energy saving initiatives
to promote electricity savings.
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Government is set to meet the "real target" of between 2 000 and 3 500
Megawatts of electricity being saved by the time the world cup kicks off.