Eskom has simplified how households and small businesses connect their rooftop solar, cutting costs and red tape.
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There is no greater sign of the urgent need for reform of the electricity sector than the way Eskom’s tariffs are set.
A plan to station floating power-generation ships in three South African ports is dead in the water.
Eskom’s promise of a stable grid through the 2025 winter comes with a significant caveat, writes Rein Snoeck Henkemans.
Nersa has approved tariff increases for Eskom’s direct and municipal customers from April and July.
South Africans cannot be expected to pay indefinitely for Eskom’s failures, writes Outa’s Wayne Duvenage.
Energy regulator Nersa on Thursday granted state-owned power utility Eskom an average tariff increase of 12.7%.
Eskom’s financial viability remains at risk even though it has stabilised the electricity supply, according to the auditor-general.
Government is considering measures to offset a proposed power-price hike, including delaying plans to raise carbon taxes.
Eskom is seeking a jumbo electricity price hike, spelling good news for its creditors but pain for consumers.