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As South Africa continues to experience escalating electricity costs, many homeowners and businesses are turning to solar power as a sustainable and cost-effective energy solution. With the increasing adoption of solar energy systems, it is crucial for South Africans to consider the importance of insuring these installations. Ensuring that solar po..

As South Africa braces for a significant increase in electricity prices this April, the urgency to explore alternative energy solutions has never been more critical. With a staggering 36.1% price hike looming on the horizon, investing in solar power emerges as a timely and strategic move for households and businesses alike.The impending surge in el..

In a significant move towards enhancing renewable energy capacity and grid stability, the Minister of Electricity and Energy, Hon. Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, announced the Preferred Bidders for the 7th Bid Window of the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPPP) and the 2nd Bid Window of the Battery Energy Storage I..

In a move that could impact thousands of South African households, the government is considering imposing a surcharge on residential rooftop solar systems. This decision aims to address revenue shortfalls faced by municipalities that rely on electricity sales. The announcement was made by Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, ..

As South Africa approaches a significant deadline regarding prepaid electricity meters, many users who have bypassed their meters or purchased illegal tokens from unauthorized vendors, known colloquially as "ghost" vendors, may soon face hefty penalties from Eskom or their local electricity distributors. The urgency for compliance stems from a crit..

The Democratic Alliance (DA) has issued a stern condemnation of ESKOM’s ongoing efforts to increase fixed network charges, a move that is anticipated to have severe repercussions on South African consumers and businesses. The DA has consistently warned against such unfair tariff structures, which they argue serve as a desperate attempt by ESKOM to ..

The Democratic Alliance (DA) has issued a stern condemnation of ESKOM’s ongoing efforts to increase fixed network charges, a move that is anticipated to have severe repercussions on South African consumers and businesses. The DA has consistently warned against such unfair tariff structures, which they argue serve as a desperate attempt by ESKOM to ..

In a bold move towards sustainable energy, South Africa is urging its residents to invest in solar power as a way to integrate more renewable energy into the national grid. Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa expressed optimism that this transition will not only bolster the country's energy capacity but also eventually lead to reduced electr..

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has issued a pressing call to residents and business owners using prepaid electricity meters to update their devices before the looming deadline of November 24, 2024. This reminder comes as part of the municipality’s ongoing commitment to modernizing its electricity infrastructure through the phased replacement o..

In a landmark achievement, Eskom, South Africa's primary electricity supplier, has announced a 200-day streak without load shedding. This significant milestone is credited to the successful implementation of the Generation Operational Recovery Plan, which was launched on March 26, 2024. The news was reported by Eyewitness News (EWN), highlighting t..

In a concerted effort to stave off power cuts across South Africa, Eskom has increasingly relied on diesel-fueled auxiliary turbines, known as open-cycle gas turbines (OCGTs), following unexpected delays in restoring some of its generation capacity. This strategic move comes after a significant 2,685 megawatts of capacity failed to return to servic..

In a move that has sent shockwaves through South Africa, Eskom, the under pressure state-owned power utility, has applied for total revenues of R446 billion for the financial year 2026, R495 billion for 2027, and a staggering R537 billion for 2028. These figures translate to proposed average price increases for direct customers of 36.15% from 1 Apr..