Eskom is seeking an average power tariff increase of just over 32% for next year, much higher than originally sought.
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Webber Wentzel legal experts unpack the practical considerations of five key interventions proposed by President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday to end load shedding.
Articles claiming Eskom will impose a new R938 levy on South African solar users are “fake news”. There is no proposed special levy for solar users.
Eskom faces increased financial pressure from lower than anticipated tariffs, rising diesel costs and the impact of labour disruptions, S&P Global said.
Energy regulator Nersa appears to be stepping up the pace when it comes to approving the registration of new private power generation plants in South Africa.
Karpowership said some government agencies have stalled its projects and their conduct isn’t conducive to creating an attractive investment environment.
Government last year lifted the cap on private power generation to 100MW, below which companies don’t need to be licensed. Now Eskom CEO André de Ruyter has questioned why there’s a cap at all.
Karpowership said it’s committed to delivering what would be its biggest-ever project as activists mounted a fresh legal challenge against the company’s plans.
A new electricity pricing methodology, proposed by energy regulator Nersa last September, has led to a significant backlash and for good reason. By Manie de Waal.
Energy regulator has granted Eskom an overall average tariff increase for the 2022/2023 financial year of 9.61%.