Energy South Africa’s energy market enters a new phase
Reforms to the electricity market and transmission sector could unlock investment and accelerate the country’s energy transition.
Energy
Generation, grid, policy and the projects powering South Africa.
Energy 
Energy Eskom generation recovery holds as breakdowns decline
Unplanned outages have fallen for a fourth consecutive month, easing pressure on the grid ahead of the winter peak.
Energy New 155 MW wind farm reaches commercial operation
The Eastern Cape project is the largest to connect this year and will supply power under a 20-year offtake agreement.
Energy Fuel prices set to ease as crude and rand both move
Mid-month data points to a cut at the pumps, though the levy structure limits how much relief motorists will see.
Energy Regulator publishes new rules for electricity wheeling
The framework sets out how generators can move power across municipal networks to contracted customers.
Energy Battery storage tender draws record bidder interest
Developers submitted well above the procured capacity, with pricing sharply lower than the previous round.
Energy Green hydrogen corridor moves to feasibility stage
A cross-border study will test whether export-scale production can be financed without a domestic offtaker.
Energy Transmission build programme sets out 14,000 km target
The plan is the largest grid expansion in decades, and its funding model is still being finalised.
Energy Rooftop solar passes a new installed capacity milestone
Private installations continue to grow, reshaping demand patterns in ways the system operator is still modelling.
Energy Substation refurbishment programme targets urban backlogs
Ageing distribution infrastructure in the metros is behind a growing share of unplanned outages.
Energy Decommissioning plan sets out timelines for older stations
The schedule attempts to balance system adequacy against emissions commitments and local employment.
Energy Industrial power purchase agreements keep growing
Large energy users are contracting directly with generators at a pace that is reshaping the wholesale market.