SSEG
Future Energy
Electricity costs: South Africa’s double-edged energy sword
South Africans can expect as much as a 15% increase in their electricity costs from mid-2021 but large-scale grid defection is not ideal.
Future Energy
Latest list of municipalities with approved SSEG tariff structures
NERSA has released a list of municipalities with approved small-scale embedded generation (SSEG) tariff structures.
Future Energy
Commentary: Embedded generation installation SANS 10142-1 standards
SAPVIA board member Frank Spencer comments on the upcoming SANS codes for the safe connection of small-scale embedded generation installation to low-voltage grids.
Generation
South Africa approves new standards for embedded generation
The SABS has approved commercial installation standards up to 1MW for the safe operation of embedded generation for consumers, installers and grid operators.
Generation
Fight or flight: South Africa’s continuing energy sector saga
Ed's Note: It’s not news that S.Africa’s energy sector is in turmoil. Leading the fray is its power utility Eskom but things are afoot to escape disaster.
Future Energy
If no one dies, the risk is acceptable
ESI Africa published a quick risk management poll on Twitter that addressed the catchphrase "if no one dies, the risk is acceptable". 71% disagreed.
Renewable energy
Local SA solar company gets nod from Cyril Ramaphosa
Lamo Solar, a young black-owned small solar energy company, is working towards making renewable energy accessible to all South Africans and into Africa.
Generation
SAREC disappointed in lack of CSP in the IRP2019
SAREC Council Chair Terence Govender says the council was disappointed in the IRP2019 not allocating for Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) up until 2030.
Renewable energy
SA wind industry says decentralised generation model is needed
The wind industry believes that South Africa needs to shift away from a centralised monopoly to a more efficient decentralised generation model will increase competition and drive down energy prices.
Energy Efficiency
Solar module efficiency increasing as demand rises
In Africa, it is estimated that by 2035 solar PV projects will contribute 9.8% of electricity generation making way for solar module efficiency development.
