The Future Of Load Shedding: What You Need To Know

For years, South Africans have endured relentless increases in electricity prices, making it increasingly difficult for households and businesses to manage their expenses. However, there may finally be some relief on the horizon. Eskom, the country’s primary power utility, has signaled a shift in it’s approach to tariff hikes, suggesting that the latest double-digit increase […]

South Africa achieves a milestone for uninterrupted power supply

In the year 2024, the Eskom end-of-year statistics have identified and evaluated an uninterrupted power supply experienced throughout the year. An official announcement on November 22 revealed that load shedding has been paused for an extraordinary 240 days since March 26, 2024. This achievement represents a significant milestone for both the utility provider and it’s […]

Advancements In Solar Panel Technology You Need To Know

The year 2024 has brought about significant advancements in solar panel technology, marking a pivotal moment for the industry. These breakthroughs are not merely incremental improvements but rather giant strides towards a more sustainable future. The integration of cutting-edge technologies and eco-friendly practices has revolutionized the solar energy sector, setting new standards for efficiency and […]

Renewable Energy in South Africa is expected to improve

South Africa’s National Treasury is proposing to amend its carbon tax legislation to encourage renewable energy initiatives. The proposal is part of the draft 2024 Tax Laws Amendment Bill, which aims to modify the Carbon Offset Regulations, allowing taxpayers involved in embedded generation to reduce their carbon tax obligations. The current Carbon Tax Act allows […]

Expected Eskom Load shedding Outages this Summer?

Eskom plans to incorporate load shedding into the summer months, potentially reinstating scheduled outages if breakdowns exceed 15,000MW, demonstrating it’s dedication to managing potential electricity supply challenges.Despite possible backup plan, Eskom remains optimistic about maintaining it’s current performance levels, which have exceeded expectations in recent months. Group Chief Exceutive, Mr Dan Marokane highlighted the consistent […]

This is how much Johannesburg will pay you for your excess solar power

  City Power, the electricity utility in Johannesburg, has unveiled a plan to enable residents with solar power setups to sell excess electricity back to the grid. The utility aims to implement feed-in tariffs, with rates set at 85.50 cents per kilowatt-hour (c/kWh) for residential users and 70.85 c/kWh for businesses and large power consumers. […]

Big changes coming for rooftop solar in South Africa: Ramaphosa

President Cyril Ramaphosa says that the government is pulling on every resource it has to get power onto the grid as a matter of extreme urgency. However, he said that the ‘energy action plan’ – announced six months ago – could not be implemented overnight and that measures would take time to yield results. Writing […]