Whether any such shut-down agreements have been implemented; if so, (a) with which entity/entities and (b) what were the costs incurred by Eskom to compensate the said entity in each case NW1689?
(1)(a-b) Eskom has not entered into shut-down agreements with any of its customers. Eskom does, however have demand market participation (DMP) agreements with 21 large electricity users as well as contracting for interruptability with aluminium smelters. The aluminium smelters are not compensated for interruptions.
There are no shut-down agreements and therefore no financial implications for Eskom in this regard.
(3)(a-b) As indicated above, Eskom has not entered into shut-down agreements with any of its customers.