# Eskom says the higher energy availability factor has significantly reduced reliance on diesel generation, as more cost-effective primary energy sources are available. Eskom spokesperson, Daphne Mokoena says diesel expenditure for the past week was virtually zero, compared to 10.49-million-rand during the same period last year. She says this underscores the financial and operational benefits of improved generation availability:
Eskom says higher energy availability factor has significantly reduced reliance on diesel generation [SOUND]
ENG DaphneonDiesel