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another key reason is that Eskom uses original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to conduct maintenance at its power stations.
Using OEMs for maintenance enables Eskom to enter into service-level agreements for maintenance, making it easier for the utility to hold service-providers to account.
In this case, if maintenance is inadequate and the unit trips shortly after returning to service, the OEM fixes it at their own cost. This incentivises them to conduct high-quality maintenance.