2010 FIFA World Cup - Energy

South Africa will ensure a continues supply of electricity during the 2010 Fifa World Cup™.

• We have guaranteed an uninterrupted supply of electricity to key 2010 Fifa World Cup™ installations.
• The country has enough reserve margin to help see it through the duration of the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
• Southern African Power Pool (Sapp) signed a pledge for a reliable power supply during the 2010 World Cup.
• 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.

• All ten of the World Cup stadiums will be fitted with diesel-powered generators to ensure undisturbed power supplies during matches.
• 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.
• Over R200-million has been allocated by the National Treasury to secure generators according to Fifa requirements.
• 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.

• All matters of power supply have been prioritised in all strategic 2010 Fifa World Cup™ forums.
• An Electricity Supply Steering Committee was established to identify risks and recommend appropriate strategies.
• We continue to pursue alternative energy sources and energy saving initiatives to promote electricity savings.
• 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.