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As South Africa continues to experience frequent power outages and load-shedding, many homeowners are considering solar energy as a reliable alternative. However, the prospect of setting up a solar system can be daunting, particularly when it comes to understanding the associated costs. This article aims to break down the various fees involved in i..

In a significant move to address its ongoing energy crisis, South Africa has successfully added 800 megawatts (MW) of new capacity to its national grid. This development marks a crucial step in alleviating the country's persistent power shortages, which have frequently resulted in rolling blackouts and economic disruptions. However, the question re..

As South Africa continues to grapple with the persistent challenge of load shedding, citizens across the nation are expressing a variety of opinions and concerns about what the future holds for 2025. Load shedding, a measure employed by power utility companies to prevent the national grid from collapsing, has become a familiar disruption in the dai..

In a significant development for South Africa's energy sector, repairs at Eskom’s Majuba power station in Mpumalanga have brought the nation closer to suspending load shedding, according to Electricity and Energy Minister Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa. Speaking to journalists this past Tuesday, the Minister reassured South Africans that the recent impl..

As South Africa faces yet another electricity price hike and the return of dreaded load shedding, the call to invest in renewable energy sources has never been louder. Set to increase by 12.7% in April 2025, electricity prices are spiraling upward, leaving consumers in a bind and businesses struggling to maintain operations. In this challenging lan..

In recent years, South Africa has experienced a significant surge in alternative energy adoption, particularly solar power, as households look for ways to reduce their electricity bills and reliance on the national power utility, Eskom. However, this transition has encountered unexpected hurdles due to new regulations imposed by Eskom, which have l..

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 ..