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Transmission Company moves to clear R2-billion IPP payment backlog

# The National Transmission Company South Africa says about two-billion-rand in curtailment compensation claims from independent power producers is currently being verified and processed. The utility has acknowledged a temporary bottleneck following a sharp increase in claims during April and May. Energy analyst Chris Yelland says renewable energy producers are concerned about delayed reimbursements and a lack of transparency in curtailment decisions. The utility CEO Monde Bala says additional resources have been deployed to accelerate payments while ensuring fairness, grid stability and affordability for consumers.