Eskom currently has an energy availability of 70% and has come a long way to stave off loadshedding. It is therefore an opportune time to make better use of existing and future battery storage systems and solar panels in order to keep electricity demand at a manageable level. Lester Kiewit speaks to Nick Hedley, columnist, researcher and policy consultant focused on climate change, the energy transition, and sustainable development at the Progress Playbook.