Power Generation, Employee And Societal Well-Being

Abstract

This research was conducted to explore the employees’ perceptions of clean coal technology (CCT) and the effect of CCT on the state-owned electricity supplier in South Africa (Eskom) and society. A sample of 125 employees from Eskom were surveyed using Google Forms. It was found that CCT is acceptable, appropriate and feasible for Eskom and the effects of CCT on Eskom were found to be positive, although statistically insignificant. The results further suggest that CCT has a negligible relationship with society and the environment, except for general health. The relationship between CCT and corporate governance and CCT and social responsibility was also not significant.  Thus, it became apparent that the implementation of CCT will improve the general health of people who are affected by emissions from coal-fired power plants and will support the South African government’s commitment to reducing carbon emissions. However, the feasibility of implementing CCT requires more comprehensive research among different stakeholders using reliable indicators of the effects of CCT on Eskom and society at large.