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South Africa has seen a rise in rooftop and ground-mounted solar PV embedded generation in the retail sector, with the mining and manufacturing sectors also deploying renewables, according to the South African National Energy Development Institute. Small-scale embedded generation in residential areas and businesses is expected to continue growing, driven by higher electricity tariffs, declining costs of battery energy storage systems and solar panels, and the need for energy security.
Eskom extends registration fee waiver for small-scale embedded generation to SeptemberState-owned utility Eskom has extended the waiver of registration fees for small-scale embedded generation systems up to 50 kW until September 30, 2026, waiving up to R10 000 for urban customers and up to R36 000 for rural customers. The utility is also testing a new prepaid metering option for residential customers who wish to install rooftop solar while remaining on prepaid metering, with broader rollout planned once initial implementation requirements are confirmed.
Coega Special Economic Zone advances 100 MW solar PV projectThe Coega Development Corporation has proposed a 100 MW ground-mounted solar PV project aligned with the Strategic Integrated Project 20c: Embedded Generation National Programme, with an estimated 80 MW to be built in the Coega Special Economic Zone and 20 MW in the Nelson Mandela Bay Logistics Park. The Industrial Development Corporation released the request for proposal in November 2025, with the appointed service provider required to complete the assignment within 18 months.
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Global electricity demand is set to outpace economic growth as part of a broader trend up to 2030, with electricity consumption projected to grow at least two-and-a-half times as fast as overall...
Global electricity demand is set to outpace economic growth as part of a broader trend up to 2030, with electricity consumption projected to grow at least two-and-a-half times as fast as overall...
The South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA) has welcomed the decision by State-owned utility Eskom to extend the registration fee waiver for small-scale embedded generation (SSEG)...
State-owned power utility Eskom has extended the waiver of the registration fees for small-scale embedded generation (SSEG) systems, such as rooftop solar power installations, for a further six...
While the Minerals Council South Africa lauds Eskom for having maintained an average energy availability factor of 68.5% through February, which is above the 68% target set out in the Integrated...
The Industrial Development Corporation released the request for proposal on November 5, 2025.
The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) has noted public commentary following an article published by the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (Outa) on January 27 regarding the...
By Elijah Daniel, Country Sales Director, Process Automation & Software, English-speaking Africa at Schneider Electric Today, just over 60% of Nigerians have access to grid-connected electricity,...
The producer of a diverse range of well-known household brands – from Sunlight soap and OMO washing powder, to Vaseline and Robertsons Spices – reports that it has increased the local content in...
Despite Johannesburg's population growing from 4.2-million in 2010 to 5.9-million in 2025, the amount of electricity the city sells is decreasing. City Power’s data shows a sharp drop. In 2009/10,...
The South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA) says the quickest and most effective way to resolve the ongoing debate on safety and compliance for small-scale embedded generation...
The rapid growth of the small-scale embedded generation (SSEG) market in South Africa has introduced complexities in safety compliance requirements, leading to potential confusion among...
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