Elsa Strydom on South Africa's IPP Programme: Powering a Constrained Grid Sustainably

In this episode, Elsa Strydom, Interim Head of South Africa's IPP Office, explores how independent power producers are expanding electricity access in a constrained grid environment. From new procurement rounds in renewables, gas, and battery storage to local job creation and training opportunities, she highlights how the IPP Programme is driving a fair and sustainable energy future — recorded during the Africa Energy Forum 2025 in Cape Town.